Christine Uses an Electric Can Opener to Open Cans of Dog

question 91

Multiple Choice

Christine uses an electric can opener to open cans of dog food. After the first few times of using the electric opener to open the dog food, she notices that her dog starts to salivate just at the sound of the electric can opener in anticipation of food. According to the principles of classical conditioning, the electric can opener has become an effective _____ for Christine's dog. 

• A)unconditioned reflex  
• B)unconditioned stimulus  
• C)conditioned reflex  
• D)conditioned stimulus

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