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

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The salivation response of the dog is a learned behavior and is triggered by the conditioned stimulus, which is the sound of the closet door opening. Over time, the dog has associated the sound of the closet door with the presence of food, leading to this response.

When Casey Opens the Closet Door to Get Some Dog