After Pavlov's dogs became conditioned to salivate at the sound of the metronome, he experimented with sounding the metronome and then failing to present the dogs with any food right away. Soon they stopped salivating to the sound of the metronome
This represents the process called
a. acquisition.
b. testing.
c. extinction.
d. spontaneous recovery.
e. shaping.
c. extinction.
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A. Do not overreact; many people are simply seeking attention. B. Ask specific questions, such as "Do you have a plan?" C. Let the person make their own choices about whether to seek further help. D. Respect the person's privacy and keep your talk a secret.
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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A) Happiness; for a short time B) Depression; when it is not severe C) Desire for control; when the issue is not personally relevant D) Need for structure; under time pressure
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A) glutamate B) adenosine C) acetylcholine D) dopamine