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Tim is studying for a test.After seven consecutive hours of studying,he finds he can remember what he just finished studying,but he can no longer remember what he studied five or six hours ago.Tim's memory problems are BEST explained by __________.


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Classical Conditioning

A learning process where a naturally occurring stimulus is paired with a response. Over time, this response becomes conditioned to the stimulus.

Air Horn

A pneumatic device designed to create an extremely loud noise for the purposes of signaling or attracting attention, commonly used in sports events and emergencies.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, used in classical conditioning experiments.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally triggers a reflexive or involuntary response without the need for prior learning.

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