In Pavlov's original experiment with dogs, the tone was initially a(n) ________ stimulus; after it was paired with meat, it became a(n) ________ stimulus.

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The tone was initially a neutral stimulus (it did not elicit a response from the dogs). After it was repeatedly paired with meat (which naturally elicited salivation), the tone became a conditioned stimulus, meaning it now elicited a learned response (salivation).

In Pavlov's Original Experiment with Dogs, the Tone Was Initially