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The repeated presentation of the CS without the UCS results in __________________?

Correct answer: C. extinction

  • A. spontaneous recovery
  • B. inhibition
  • C. extinction
  • D. higher-order conditioning

Explanation

When the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus, the conditioned response gradually weakens; this process is called extinction. Spontaneous recovery is the later return of an extinguished response after a rest period.

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