Samantha's cat salivates in response to the taste of food in its mouth.Each morning,Samantha places the cat's food on the back porch.When the door to the porch opens,a bell rings.So,each time Samantha opens the door the bell rings.Now,Samantha's cat salivates when the bell rings.Which of the following is the unconditioned stimulus in this example?

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The unconditioned stimulus is the natural reflexive response, which is the taste of the food that causes the cat to salivate.

Samantha's Cat Salivates in Response to the Taste of Food