Zoya is teaching her dog to salivate every time she flashes a blue torchlight. To teach him to do this, she flashes the torchlight every time she gives him food. Later, he salivates on seeing the torchlight even when it is not paired with food. In this scenario, Zoya's dog salivating to the blue torchlight is an example of a(n) _____
A) conditioned response
B) unconditioned stimulus
C) conditioned stimulus
D) unconditioned response
A
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A. melatonin is not affected by light levels B. it is stabilizing C. it is decreasing D. it is increasing
Which species of animals have the largest brains?
a. amphibians b. reptiles c. birds d. mammals
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