One of the most common mistakes people make with pets (especially dogs)is hitting them if they do not come when called.Thus,"calling" the animal becomes a(n)__________ for fear and withdrawal.
A) conditioned stimulus
B) conditioned response
C) unconditioned stimulus
D) unconditioned response

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A conditioned stimulus is something that is repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus (in this case, punishment for not coming) and eventually elicits a conditioned response (fear and withdrawal). The act of calling the animal becomes associated with the punishment and therefore elicits a fearful response.

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