A once neutral stimulus that elicits a conditioned response because it has a history of being paired with an unconditioned stimulus is known as a(n) ______

a. unconditioned response
b. conditioned stimulus
c. conditioned response
d. unconditioned responsestimulus


Answer: B

Rationale: To establish that conditioning has taken place, the tone (CS) must elicit salivation in the absence of food.

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