In Classical Conditioning, What Is the Term for a Neutral

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Multiple Choice

In classical conditioning, what is the term for a neutral stimulus that comes to elicit a response because it has been paired repeatedly with another stimulus that reliably elicits that response?

• A) unconditioned stimulus
• B) conditioned reflex
• C) conditioned stimulus
• D) aversive stimulus

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Definitions:

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