Rachel has found that when she opens the cupboard door to get the cat food,the cats come running to the kitchen.Rachel knows that this is classical conditioning and that the conditioned stimulus is the __________.
A)cat food
B)cat
C)running of the cats
D)cupboard door opening

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The conditioned stimulus is the stimulus that leads to a learned response. In this case, the act of opening the cupboard door has become associated with the cats being fed, so it elicits a response from the cats. Therefore, the correct answer is D) cupboard door opening.

Rachel Has Found That When She Opens the Cupboard Door