In a research study, a dog learned to salivate in response to a tone presented alone. In this case, the salivation would technically be considered a(n)
A)unconditioned stimulus
B)conditioned stimulus
C)unconditioned response
D)conditioned response

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The salivation in response to the tone is a conditioned response because it is a learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus (the tone) that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus (such as food).

In a Research Study, a Dog Learned to Salivate in Response