For the connection between the CS and the CR to be strengthened, the CS must:
Correct answer: B. precede the US
- A. generalize to the UR
- B. precede the US
- C. be identical to the US
- D. be followed by the UR
Explanation
In classical conditioning, the CS must reliably come before the US so that it can predict the US and acquire the ability to elicit the CR. A stimulus that follows the US is generally a poor conditioning signal.
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