In order to feed her cat, Olivia has to open the kitchen drawer. Now whenever Olivia opens the kitchen drawer-even if she's getting something other than cat food-her cat comes running in and starts meowing loudly while circling its food bowl. In this situation, the sound of the kitchen drawer is serving as a(n):

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The sound of the kitchen drawer has become a conditioned stimulus because the cat has learned to associate it with being fed, even though the sound itself is not naturally related to food.

In Order to Feed Her Cat, Olivia Has to Open