This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Psychiatry
Pavlov's experiment is an example of which of the following learning theory? 
Select and explain. 
A. Modeling, B. Classical conditioning, C. Operant conditioning, D. Learned helplessness
B: Classical conditioning
Answer: B: Classical conditioning 
Explanation: Pavlov's experiment is an example of Classical conditioning. Classical conditioning is a process of learning, by which a previously neutral stimulus elicit an identical or similar response to one originally elicited by another stimulus as a result of pairing of the two stimuli. Ref: Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, 9th edition, page 647. Beginning Psychology By Malcolm Hardy, 5th edition page 54 ; Universal Principles of Design By William Lidwell, page 174 ; Psychology: Concepts and Applications By Jeffrey S. Nevid, 3rd edition page 176.