Carolyn is training her new puppy Ollie using a method called clicker training. The first step is to click a clicker and give Ollie a treat. In this case, the unconditioned stimulus is ____.
A) the treat
B) Carolyn
C) Ollie
D) the clicker

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The unconditioned stimulus is the treat because it naturally (without prior training) elicits a response from Ollie, which is likely pleasure or satisfaction from eating. The clicker, on the other hand, is a neutral stimulus that becomes conditioned through association with the treat.

Carolyn Is Training Her New Puppy Ollie Using a Method