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William is taking part in an experiment. William is instructed to tickle his own nose, and as a result, he is about to sneeze. Before he sneezes, a research assistant shines a light in his eyes. After many repetitions of this behavior, when the research assistant shines a light in his eyes, William feels like he has to sneeze.






What is the conditioned stimulus (CS) in this scenario?



A

William tickling his own nose


B

William sneezing


C

the light


D

the researcher’s presence



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The answer is; C.

A conditioned stimuli occur when a previously neutral stimulus begin to induce a particular conditioned response. In this case, the shining light was beforehand a neutral stimulus but after repetitive associative use, has made William’s sneezing a conditioned response.

Answer:

C

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