Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Pavlov studied conditioned responses by measuring drops of saliva in dogs’ mouths.
2. In Pavlov’s studies, food powder was the unconditioned stimulus and the conditioned stimulus.
3. Conditioning is typically fastest when the CS occurs well after the UCS, such as the example of taste aversion.
4. Once a trained animal ceases to be rewarded for their behavior, the extinguished response is completely forgotten.
5. Punishment is most effective if you consistently apply it.


1. True
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. True

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