Pavlov

Question 1

What are the aims of Pavlov’s study?

Answer 1

Pavlov initial aim was to learn about the salivation reflex, however he noted that salivation in dogs occured not only in response to food but to a stimuli that usually occured close in time to the presentation of food. Pavlov broad aim then shifted towards exploring conditioned reflexes:
- Explaining the role of conditioned responses in the eating behaviour of dogs
- Exploring how salivation becomes associated with the new stimuli appearing unrelated to food and the properties of this association

Question 2

How were extraneous varibles controlled in Pavlov’s study?

Answer 2

Soundproof