Identifying The Conditioned Stimulus
In an experiment, a three-year-old child is given a candy bar, which elicits happiness. During subsequent trials, the presentation of the candy bar is repeatedly paired with a red light, and the child continues to exhibit happiness. Eventually, the red light is presented without the candy bar, and the child still exhibits happiness. In this scenario, which of the following is the conditioned stimulus?
A
The candy bar
B
The child
C
Happiness
D
The red light
E
The age of the child