Although my cat no longer considers the can opener a sign that she is about to be fed, every now and then, at seemingly random times, she does come running when I use the can opener. She is exhibiting:

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Spontaneous recovery refers to the reappearance of a conditioned response after a period of lessened response, which explains the cat's occasional reaction to the can opener.

Although My Cat No Longer Considers the Can Opener a Sign