In classical conditioning, the key factor is not how often the conditioned stimulus is paired with the unconditioned stimulus, but how well the conditioned stimulus predicts the appearance of the unconditioned stimulus. This is referred to as
A)insight
B)expectancy
C)latent learning
D)instinctual drift

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Expectancy is the key factor in classical conditioning, as it refers to the anticipation or prediction that the conditioned stimulus will be followed by the unconditioned stimulus, leading to learning.

In Classical Conditioning, the Key Factor Is Not How Often