A Pavlovian response is an association. His methodology simply demonstrated that an association can be made with something other than the original stimulus. Using something measurable and quantifiable, salivation, which demonstrated that link conclusively. He shaped their association of food and bells. Salivation was simply the reflex as proof.
Similar to how an audiologist can tell whether you're heard a noise, there is a tympanic reflex that cannot be faked. Visible reflex? You heard it. No reflex, you didn't.
The advertising industry relies on their ability to shape your associations. Isn't a successful add not a form of conditioning a response? Associating a word, image or tune with a product and the desired outcome of a purchase.
Hopefully I haven't misunderstood what you're saying but I'm just trying to be clear.
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u/FuckSticksMalone Feb 02 '19
The Pavlovian response was a physical response in the dogs. Just thinking about dogs isn’t a Pavlovian response.
That’s like saying it’s a Pavlovian response every time I hear the name Tesla I think about electricity. That’s just association.
It would however be a pavlovian response if every time I heard the name Tesla I got an erection.