Definition
Ivan Pavlov (1849–1936) was a Russian physiologist, Nobel Prize winner, and well known in the field of psychology for his research on classical conditioning.
Introduction
Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, a Russian physiologist, is well known in the field of psychology for his research on classical conditioning. Pavlov began his career by becoming a skilled surgeon, which permitted him to perform many experiments on the digestive system of animals without severely inhibiting normal functioning. These experiments allowed him to understand the process of classical conditioning, as well as contribute to the fields of abnormal and personality psychology. Today, several ongoing areas of research have their roots in Pavlov’s research, and Pavlov has become immortalized in textbooks from a variety of fields in psychology.
Early Life and Career
Ivan Petrovich Pavlov (1849–1936) was born in Ryzan, Russia, on September 26, 1849. His father, Peter (1823–1899), was an orthodox priest and his...
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Lilley, M., Yeater, D., Melzer, D. (2018). Ivan Pavlov. In: Vonk, J., Shackelford, T. (eds) Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behavior. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47829-6_951-1
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