A dog has completely acquired a classically conditioned salivation response. When a bell is rung, the dog salivates. Next the dog is put into extinction and returned to his home cage for two weeks. The next time he enters the experimental region, a bell rings and the dog salivates. What has happened?

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Spontaneous recovery occurs when a previously extinguished conditioned response reappears after a period of rest or lack of exposure to the conditioned stimulus. In this case, the dog's salivation response reappeared after a two-week break.

A Dog Has Completely Acquired a Classically Conditioned Salivation Response