Any stimulus, such as a bell that requires learning to elicit a conditioned response is called a(n) __________

A) conditioned stimulus.
B) conditioned reflex.
C) unconditioned stimulus.
D) neutral stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

Within classical conditioning, an initially neutral stimulus becomes linked with an unconditioned stimulus and ultimately elicits a conditioned response.

Neutral Stimulus

In conditioning, a stimulus that initially elicits no specific response other than focusing attention, which can eventually elicit a conditioned response when paired with an unconditioned stimulus.