In a classical conditioning paradigm, Pavlov would ring a bell every time he fed the dog. Soon the dog started drooling whenever he heard the bell ring, regardless of whether food was present. The dog drooling at the sound of the bell is known as the __________.
A) unconditioned stimulus
B) conditioned stimulus
C) unconditioned response
D) conditioned response

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The dog drooling at the sound of the bell is known as the conditioned response. This is because the response (drooling) is learned (conditioned) through the association of the bell sound with the presentation of food.

In a Classical Conditioning Paradigm, Pavlov Would Ring a Bell