Why Is Classical Conditioning Considered a Form of Implicit Memory

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Multiple Choice

Why is classical conditioning considered a form of implicit memory?

• A) Because learning the association between the neutral and conditioned stimulus requires effort.
• B) Because it is based on motor skills similar to procedural memory.
• C) Because it involves learning an association without being aware of the reasons behind it.
• D) Because it usually involves memory for the episode in which it occurred.

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