In Classical Conditioning, a Neutral Stimulus

question 41

Multiple Choice

In classical conditioning, a neutral stimulus

• A) is termed the unconditional stimulus.
• B) reliably produces a response.
• C) becomes inactive over repeated presentations.
• D) must always be presented after the unconditional stimulus.
• E) is paired repeatedly with a stimulus that evokes a reflexive response.

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