Samantha's cat salivates in response to the taste of food in its mouth.Each morning,Samantha places the cat's food on the back porch.Each time Samantha opens the door the bell rings.Now,Samantha's cat salivates when the bell rings.Which of the following is the neutral stimulus in this example?
A) food
B) salivation
C) the door
D) the bell on the door

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The bell on the door was originally a neutral stimulus, meaning it did not elicit a response from the cat. However, after repeated pairing with the presentation of the food, the cat began to associate the sound of the bell with the food and started salivating at the sound of the bell. Therefore, the bell on the door became a conditioned stimulus.

Samantha's Cat Salivates in Response to the Taste of Food