Prior to conditioning, a dog does not salivate to the sound of a ringing bell. At this point, the ringing bell is a(n):
A)unconditioned stimulus.
B)unconditioned response.
C)neutral stimulus.
D)conditioned response.

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The ringing bell does not elicit a specific response from the dog prior to conditioning, therefore it is considered a neutral stimulus.

Prior to Conditioning, a Dog Does Not Salivate to the Sound