Every time Joan goes to the beach, the wind comes up and blows sand into her eyes. As a result, her eyes water up a bit. Now, whenever she gets near the beach, she starts to cry. For Joan, the beach is a(n)
A)UCS
B)UCR
C)higher-order response
D)CR
E)CS

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The beach has become a conditioned stimulus (CS) for Joan. Initially, the wind (an unconditioned stimulus or UCS) caused her to tear up (an unconditioned response or UCR). Over time, the beach itself, previously neutral, now triggers her to cry (a conditioned response or CR) without the wind blowing sand into her eyes.

Every Time Joan Goes to the Beach, the Wind Comes