One of the Most Common Mistakes People Make with Pets

question 550

Multiple Choice

One of the most common mistakes people make with pets (especially dogs) is hitting them if they do not come when called. Thus, "calling" the animal becomes associated with fear and withdrawal as a(n)

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

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