In the original work of Ivan Pavlov,what was the neutral stimulus?
A) The laboratory
B) The salivation
C) The food
D) The bell

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In Ivan Pavlov's original work, the neutral stimulus was the bell. Pavlov rang a bell before feeding his dogs, and initially, the sound of the bell had no effect on the dogs' behavior. However, through repeated pairings with the food (which was the unconditioned stimulus), the bell eventually became associated with the food, and could elicit salivation on its own (which was the conditioned response).

In the Original Work of Ivan Pavlov,what Was the Neutral