In a typical classical conditioning experiment by Pavlov, a buzzer or tone serves as a(n)
A)neutral stimulus that is paired with a conditioned response.
B)conditioned stimulus that becomes a neutral stimulus through the process of association.
C)unconditioned stimulus that becomes a conditioned stimulus.
D)neutral stimulus that becomes an unconditioned stimulus.
E)neutral stimulus that becomes a conditioned stimulus.

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In Pavlov's classical conditioning experiments, a neutral stimulus (such as a buzzer or tone) is paired with an unconditioned stimulus (such as food) that naturally and automatically triggers a response (such as salivation in dogs). Through this pairing, the neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus that elicits the conditioned response (salivation) on its own.

In a Typical Classical Conditioning Experiment by Pavlov, a Buzzer