If a dog makes three quick barks whenever it hears the doorbell ringing, the doorbell can be considered a(n)
A) imprinter.
B) releaser.
C) ultimate cause.
D) provoker.
E) None of the above

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The doorbell acts as a releaser for the dog's barking behavior. This means that the sound of the doorbell is a specific stimulus that triggers the dog's barking response.

If a Dog Makes Three Quick Barks Whenever It Hears