Even though no food had entered her stomach, the smell and sight of food caused Jane’s stomach to secrete more acid. This is an example of:
Question
Even though no food had entered her stomach, the smell and sight of food caused Jane’s stomach to secrete more acid. This is an example of:
Solution
This is an example of a conditioned reflex. The sight and smell of food are acting as stimuli, triggering Jane's stomach to secrete more acid even though she hasn't eaten anything. This is a learned response, as her body has associated the sight and smell of food with the need to start digesting food.
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