In pavlov's studies on classical conditioning, the bell was a(n) before it was paired with the food.

The answer to this question is "neutral stimulus". In Pavlov's studies on the classical conditioning, the bell was a neutral stimulus before it was paired with the food and conditioned stimulus occurred after the conditioning level. The study shows that the bell has a mental connection before it is being paired with the food.

Writing, you can revisit previous parts of the lesson by returning to the course map. be sure to refer to the lab’s student guide, which you can find on the first page of the lab experiment activity