In a sign-tracking experiment, you notice a dog barking at a light that has frequently been paired with the delivery of food. In this instance, the barking is best interpreted as a(n) _____ while the light is a(n) _____.
A) CR; CS
B) operant response; CS
C) operant response; SD
D) elicited behavior; US

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The barking is a conditioned response (CR) because it is a learned behavior in response to a conditioned stimulus (CS), which in this case is the light that has been paired with food.

In a Sign-Tracking Experiment, You Notice a Dog Barking at a Light