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.Each time Samantha opens the door the bell rings.Now,Samantha's cat salivates when the bell rings.Which of the following is the conditioned stimulus in this example?
A) food
B) salivation
C) the door
D) the bell on the door

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The bell on the door has become the conditioned stimulus as it now elicits a response (salivation) from the cat due to its association with the presentation of food.

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