After the bell became an effective CS, Pavlov then paired it with a light. Eventually, the light was able to elicit the response of salivation. What is this an example of?
A)response hierarchy
B)higher-order conditioning
C)generalization
D)stimulus-response hierarchy

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This is an example of higher-order conditioning, where a previously neutral stimulus (the light) becomes a conditioned stimulus that can elicit the conditioned response (salivation) without the presence of the original unconditioned stimulus (food).

After the Bell Became an Effective CS, Pavlov Then Paired