What did Pavlov initially notice about the animals in his original research after conditioning took place?

A.
They could not smell their food if it was cold.
B.
They would only eat when he was feeding them.
C.
They refused to eat food out of a strange dish.
D.
They salivated even when food was not present.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

1 answer

The best answer is:

D. They salivated even when food was not present.

Pavlov's research revealed that dogs would salivate in response to stimuli associated with food, such as the sound of a bell, even when no food was present. This phenomenon is known as classical conditioning.