Which type of conditioning procedure can sometimes result in conditioning of an inhibitory response?
A) Delayed conditioning
B) Backward conditioning
C) Simultaneous conditioning
D) Trace conditioning

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Backward conditioning, where the unconditioned stimulus (US) is presented before the conditioned stimulus (CS), can sometimes result in the conditioning of an inhibitory response. This is because the CS may signal the absence or reduction of the US, leading to an inhibitory learning effect.

Which Type of Conditioning Procedure Can Sometimes Result in Conditioning