The initial stage of learning a response is called: ____________?
Correct answer: D. acquisition
- A. conditioning
- B. extinction
- C. contiguity
- D. acquisition
Explanation
Acquisition is the initial learning or strengthening of a response through conditioning. Extinction is the later weakening of a learned response, while contiguity refers to closeness in time or place.
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