In an experiment, an electric can opener is used to open a can, and no salivation by the subject is detected. After a number of pairings between the can opener's operation and food, any time the can opener is used, the subject salivates. The conditioned response in this study is the

The correct answer is : Salivating to a can of food when is being opened

Explanation:

The reason why the subject salivates is that our brain subconsciously reacts to different stimuli such as smell, sounds or even thoughts of food. The brain is preparing the body, by producing saliva, for the digestion process which starts when you know that food is about to enter your mouth