Josie Has Found That When She Opens the Cupboard Door

question 39

Multiple Choice

Josie has found that when she opens the cupboard door to get the cat food, the cats come running to the kitchen. Josie knows that this is classical conditioning and that the unconditioned stimulus is the __________.

• A) cat food
• B) cat
• C) running of the cats
• D) cupboard door opening

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