Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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Which type of conditioning is associated with Pavlov?

Operant Conditioning
Classical Conditioning
Social Learning
Cognitive Learning

The correct answer is: Classical Conditioning

Pavlov is famously associated with classical conditioning, a type of learning where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus in order to elicit a specific response. Option A, operant conditioning, involves reinforcement or punishment in response to behaviors, and does not necessarily involve the pairing of stimuli as in classical conditioning. Option C, social learning, involves learning through observation and imitation of others' behavior, and is not directly linked to Pavlov's research. Option D, cognitive learning, focuses on the relationship between thinking and behavior, and is not directly related to Pavlov's experiments with dogs.