In classical conditioning, the thing that a person learns to respond to is the __________.
A) conditioned response
B) conditioned stimulus
C) unconditioned response
D) unconditioned stimulus

Question

In classical conditioning, the thing that a person learns to respond to is the __________.
A) conditioned response
B) conditioned stimulus 
C) unconditioned response
D) unconditioned stimulus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In classical conditioning, the thing that a person learns to respond to, which initially had no effect, is called the conditioned stimulus. For example, if a bell is repeatedly rung just before a dog is given food, the sound of the bell will eventually cause the dog to salivate, even when no food is present. In this case, the bell is the conditioned stimulus.

In Classical Conditioning, the Thing That a Person Learns to Respond