After repeatedly pairing the sound of a bell with food being placed in a dog's mouth, the sound of the bell alone will make the dog salivate. At this point, the sound of the bell is a(n):
A) conditioned stimulus (CS).
B) unconditioned stimulus (UCS).
C) unconditioned response (UCR).
D) conditioned response (CR).

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sound of the bell has become a conditioned stimulus (CS) because it now elicits a response (salivation) that was previously only elicited by the unconditioned stimulus (food).

After Repeatedly Pairing the Sound of a Bell with Food