Which of the following best characterizes Pavlov’s extension of Descartes’ theory of reflexes?

a. Pavlov demonstrated that new reflexes could develop through a mechanism of association. b. Pavlov demonstrated that reflexes are innate and based on neural anatomy.
c. Pavlov demonstrated that reflexes are due to a stimulus releasing a response from inhibition.
d. Pavlov demonstrated that complex ideas develop from associations between sensory experiences.


ANSWER: a

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