A drill sergeant shouts,"Fire!," the artillery shoots,and the loud sound makes you flinch.After a few repetitions,the word Fire! makes you flinch.What is the conditioned stimulus?

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A drill sergeant shouts,"Fire!," the artillery shoots,and the loud sound makes you flinch.After a few repetitions,the word Fire! makes you flinch.What is the conditioned stimulus?​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The conditioned stimulus is the word "Fire!" because it has been paired repeatedly with the loud sound of the artillery, which originally caused flinching. Over time, the word alone became enough to elicit the response.

A Drill Sergeant Shouts,"Fire!," the Artillery Shoots,and the Loud Sound