Question

An environmental cue or event whose significance is learned is referred to as a(n) ____.

a. ​unconditioned stimulus
b. ​conditioned stimulus
c. ​uncharacteristic stimulus
d. ​characteristic stimulus

Answer 1

An environmental cue or event whose significance is learned is referred to as a "conditioned stimulus".

Conditioned stimulus refers to a part of the learning theory Classical Conditioning, in which conditioned stimulus is a neutral boost that triggers a type of reaction when combined or connected with an unconditioned stimulus. The reaction activated at that point is alluded to as conditioned response.