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 associated with fear and withdrawal as a(n)
A)conditioned stimulus.
B)conditioned response.
C)unconditioned stimulus.
D)unconditioned response.

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Calling the animal becomes a conditioned stimulus because it is associated with the negative experience of being hit, leading to a conditioned response of fear and withdrawal.

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