To conclude that an association has been established in a classical conditioning experiment, one must ensure which of the following?
A)that the subject responds every time the CS is presented
B)that the subject responds every time the US is presented
C)that changes in behavior are due to the US presentation
D)that changes in behavior are not due to prior separate presentations of the CS and US

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To establish an association in classical conditioning, it is important to ensure that changes in behavior are not due to prior separate presentations of the CS and US, as this could lead to habituation or other forms of learning. It is not necessary for the subject to respond every time the CS or US is presented, nor is it necessary to establish that changes in behavior are solely due to the US presentation.

To Conclude That an Association Has Been Established in a Classical