In an Experiment on Classical Conditioning, a Tone Is Followed

question 223

Multiple Choice

In an experiment on classical conditioning, a tone is followed by a puff of air to the eyes. After several repetitions, subjects blink their eyes when they hear the tone. What is the conditioned stimulus in this experiment?

• A) the puff of air
• B) the eyelids
• C) the tone
• D) blinking

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