In classical conditioning, a conditioned response can weaken and eventually disappear. This is referred to as
A)spontaneous recovery.
B)generalization.
C)discrimination.
D)reconditioning.
E)extinction.

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Extinction in classical conditioning occurs when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus, leading to a decrease and eventual disappearance of the conditioned response.

In Classical Conditioning, a Conditioned Response Can Weaken and Eventually