After being bitten by a dog, Jose finds that he feels afraid whenever he sees a dog. In classical conditioning terms, the dog can be described as a(n) ________
A) conditioned response.
B) unconditioned response.
C) conditioned stimulus.
D) unconditioned stimulus.

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In classical conditioning, the conditioned stimulus (CS) is a neutral stimulus that is repeatedly presented in association with the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) until it acquires the ability to elicit the conditioned response (CR). In this scenario, the dog was initially a neutral stimulus, but after becoming associated with the negative experience of being bitten, it now elicits a fear response in Jose, which is the conditioned response. Therefore, the dog is now a conditioned stimulus.

After Being Bitten by a Dog, Jose Finds That He