While watching TV one evening, your stomach growls. You see an ad for Subway. You walk to the Subway shop and buy a sandwich, which tastes great. In terms of behavioral learning, seeing a TV ad for Subway is a
A)drive.
B)reinforcement.
C)cue.
D)response.
E)prompt.

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In behavioral learning, a cue is a signal that triggers a particular response. The TV ad for Subway acted as a cue, signaling to the individual that they were hungry and reminding them of Subway as a solution to their hunger.

While Watching TV One Evening, Your Stomach Growls