Asked by Tasha Christina on Apr 28, 2024
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At home, you rattle the chain on your dog's leash every time you prepare to take him for a walk. After several episodes like this, you find that your dog comes running to the front door even when you pick up the leash to put it back in the closet. In this example, what is the conditioned stimulus?
A) going for a walk
B) the sound of the leash
C) the front door
D) the dog runs to the door
Conditioned Stimulus
A stimulus that, through association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to produce a conditioned response.
Leash
A length of rope, chain, or material designed to control or lead an animal, typically attached to a collar.
Closet
A small enclosed space, typically in a room or building, used for storage, particularly of clothes.
- Define and identify examples of conditioned and unconditioned stimuli and responses.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The conditioned stimulus in this scenario is the sound of the leash rattling, as it has become associated with the unconditioned stimulus of going for a walk. The dog has learned to associate the sound with the upcoming activity and now responds to it even when it doesn't necessarily mean they will be going for a walk.
Learning Objectives
- Define and identify examples of conditioned and unconditioned stimuli and responses.
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