Edward is severely beaten by his alcoholic father on several occasions. Before long, Edward begins to shake whenever his father approaches. In this situation, Edward's father is
A) an unconditioned stimulus.
B) a conditioned stimulus.
C) an unconditioned response.
D) a conditioned response.

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Edward's fear response (shaking) is a learned response that has been conditioned by the repeated association of his father's violent behavior with the approach of his father. Therefore, his father has become a conditioned stimulus.

Edward Is Severely Beaten by His Alcoholic Father on Several