After repeatedly pairing the sound of a bell with food being placed in a dog's mouth, the sound of the bell alone will make the dog salivate. At this point, the sound of the bell is a(n):
A)conditioned stimulus (CS).
B)unconditioned stimulus (UCS).
C)unconditioned response (UCR).
D)conditioned response (CR).

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The sound of the bell has been paired repeatedly with the unconditioned stimulus (food) to create a learned response. Therefore, the sound of the bell alone can now elicit a conditioned response (salivation). The sound of the bell is now considered a conditioned stimulus (CS).

After Repeatedly Pairing the Sound of a Bell with Food