Samuel always receives a painful shock when he turns on the lamp in his study.After a while, Samuel refuses to touch the switch on the lamp.The lamp switch was a(n) ________
Stimulus that elicited a(n) ________ response after a period of time.
A) unconditioned;unconditioned
B) neutral;conditioned
C) unconditioned;conditioned
D) neutral;unconditioned

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The lamp switch started as a neutral stimulus, as it did not initially elicit a painful response by itself. Over time, due to the association with painful shocks, Samuel's refusal to touch the switch became a conditioned response to the previously neutral stimulus.

Samuel Always Receives a Painful Shock When He Turns on the Lamp