How can a neutral stimulus cause a reaction?

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Yolanda

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on: Jul 16, 2013

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Millan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2013

Any stimulus causes a reaction even a neutral one. The Neutral Stimulus simply gets the subjects attention it does not necessarily cause a reaction that is positive or negative.
A bowl of oatmeal will cause a reaction. ( you will notice it)
A bowl of Ice cream will cause a reaction ( you will want it)
A bowl of Lima Beans will cause a reaction ( you will vomit)

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