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ivan petrovich pavlov

 

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Noun ivan petrovich pavlov has 1 sense
  1. Pavlov, Ivan Pavlov, Ivan Petrovich Pavlov - Russian physiologist who observed conditioned salivary responses in dogs (1849-1936)
    --1 is a kind of physiologist

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Ivan Petrovich Pavlov

Description 1:

Ivan Petrovich Pavlov was a Russian physiologist known for his pioneering work in classical conditioning. He conducted experiments on dogs to demonstrate the conditioned reflex, which earned him a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1904.

Description 2:

Ivan Petrovich Pavlov is also widely regarded as one of the greatest scientists of his time. His research greatly influenced the field of psychology and laid the groundwork for behaviorism, influencing notable psychologists like B.F. Skinner.

Sample Sentence (Sense 1):

"Pavlov's famous experiment involved ringing a bell before feeding the dogs, eventually leading them to salivate at the sound of the bell alone."

Sample Sentence (Sense 2):

"Many students studying psychology are introduced to Pavlov and his classical conditioning experiments during their coursework."

Sample Sentence (Sense 3):

"While primarily recognized for his work in psychology, Pavlov made significant contributions to the field of physiology as well."

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