In classical conditioning,the conditioned stimulus signals the impending occurrence of

A) a neutral stimulus.
B) generalization.
C) an unconditioned stimulus.
D) operant behavior.

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In classical conditioning,the conditioned stimulus signals the impending occurrence ofA)  a neutral stimulus.B)  generalization.C)  an unconditioned stimulus.D)  operant behavior.

Timothy Hsieh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  In classical conditioning, the conditioned stimulus (CS) is a previously neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus (US), comes to elicit a conditioned response (CR) that is similar to the response elicited by the US. Therefore, the CS signals the impending occurrence of the US, which is the event that triggers the CR. Option A is incorrect because the CS is not a neutral stimulus anymore, as it has acquired the ability to elicit a CR. Option B is incorrect because generalization is the tendency to respond to stimuli that are similar to the CS, not the impending occurrence of the US. Option D is incorrect because operant behavior refers to behavior that is influenced by its consequences, which is different from classical conditioning.

In classical conditioning,the conditioned stimulus signals the impending occurrence of

A) a neutral stimulus.
B) generalization.
C) an unconditioned stimulus.
D) operant behavior.

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