Ivan Pavlov's famous experiments on conditioned responses were mainly carried out on which animals?
AnswerDogs
Pavlov showed that dogs learned to salivate at signals that had been paired with food.
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7 fact-checked facts about perks and rewards, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
How many items are in a baker's dozen?
Answer13
A baker's dozen is 13, one more than a regular dozen, a traditional little extra.
Going deeper
Which brain chemical is most closely linked with reward and motivation?
AnswerDopamine
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter central to the brain's reward system and to learning what is worth pursuing.
The word 'salary' comes from a Latin word related to which substance?
AnswerSalt
'Salary' comes from Latin 'salarium', which is derived from 'sal', meaning salt.
What is a gratuity?
AnswerA tip given for service
A gratuity is money given voluntarily for good service, from Latin 'gratuitus', meaning freely given.
Expert level
What is 'lagniappe', a word common in Louisiana?
AnswerA small extra gift given with a purchase
Lagniappe means a little bonus, like an extra pastry given free to a customer.
What does the Premack principle suggest?
AnswerA more-liked activity can reward doing a less-liked one
Also called 'grandma's rule', it means you can use a preferred activity as a reward, such as play after chores.
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