In Classical Conditioning, When a Neutral Stimulus Is Paired with a Stimulus

question 122

Multiple Choice

In classical conditioning, when a neutral stimulus is paired with a stimulus that naturally elicits a response, the neutral stimulus eventually elicits a similar response or becomes a(n) __________ stimulus.

• A) conditioned
• B) discriminative
• C) higher-order
• D) unconditioned

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