In order to weaken or eliminate a conditioned response, you would present
A)the US before the CS several times.
B)the CS alone several times.
C)the US alone several times.
D)extra pairings of the CS and US.

Question

In order to weaken or eliminate a conditioned response, you would present ​
A)the US before the CS several times.
B)the CS alone several times.
C)the US alone several times.
D)extra pairings of the CS and US.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Presenting the conditioned stimulus (CS) alone several times without pairing it with the unconditioned stimulus (US) can lead to extinction, which weakens or eliminates the conditioned response. This process involves the CS being presented without the expected outcome, leading the subject to gradually stop responding to the CS.

In Order to Weaken or Eliminate a Conditioned Response, You