June's cat runs to the kitchen at the sound of the electric can opener, but not when a blender is used. June's cat is demonstrating stimulus:

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June's cat is demonstrating stimulus discrimination by responding differently to the sound of the electric can opener (associated with food) compared to the sound of a blender (not associated with food). This indicates the cat can distinguish between the two sounds and reacts only to the one that has been associated with a positive outcome (food).

June's Cat Runs to the Kitchen at the Sound of the Electric