In a Classical Conditioning Experiment, a Tone Is Followed by a Puff

question 79

Multiple Choice

In a classical conditioning experiment, a tone is followed by a puff of air to the eyes. After several repetitions, subjects blink their eyes when they hear the tone. The tone is the

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

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