Of the following, which is true of a sign stimulus?
A. enables the animal to approach and contact a specific and distinctive event
B. functions as a conditioned stimulus
C. usually found in many species
D. allows for involuntary behavior
Answer: A. enables the animal to approach and contact a specific and distinctive event
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