In a classical conditioning setting, the element that requires no previous training in order to elicit a response is the:
A) CS
B) US
C) CR
D) none of the above

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The element that requires no previous training in classical conditioning is the unconditioned stimulus (US), which naturally elicits a response. The conditioned stimulus (CS) is a neutral stimulus that becomes associated with the US through repeated pairing, and eventually elicits a conditioned response (CR). Therefore, the correct answer is B, which is the unconditioned stimulus.

In a Classical Conditioning Setting, the Element That Requires No