Asked by Katlyn Holder on Jun 22, 2024

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When Casey opens the closet door to get some dog food, her dog salivates. What is the conditioned stimulus in this example?

A) dog food
B) the cat running
C) the sound of the closet door opening
D) the dog

Conditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, this is a previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with the unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Closet Door

A movable barrier used for closing off the entrance to a closet, often regarded symbolically in phrases denoting privacy or secrecy.

Dog Food

Food specifically formulated and intended for consumption by dogs, containing nutrients necessary for their health and well-being.

  • Discern the fundamental features of classical conditioning, which include the unconditioned stimulus, unconditioned response, conditioned stimulus, and conditioned response.
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CB
Cornelius BrayboyJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The conditioned stimulus is the sound of the closet door opening, because it has become associated with the presentation of the unconditioned stimulus (dog food) and now elicits a conditioned response (dog salivating).