Eric takes part in an experiment where the sound of a bell immediately precedes a puff of air to the eye that causes him to blink. After a few trials, Eric blinks as soon as he hears the bell. The sound of the bell is a(n):

A. conditioned stimulus
B. unconditioned stimulus
C. conditioned response
D. unconditioned response


Answer: A

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