When Organisms Learn That Certain Stimuli Predict the Occurrence of Other

question 38

Multiple Choice

When organisms learn that certain stimuli predict the occurrence of other important stimuli,which of the following processes has probably occurred? 

• A)sensitization 
• B) habituation​ 
• C)classical conditioning 
• D)extinction

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Definitions:

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