The first step in second order conditioning involves the pairing of:
A) two CS+s
B) a CS and a US
C) a CS+ and a CS-
D) a CS- and a US

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Second order conditioning, also known as higher order conditioning involves the pairing of a neutral stimulus (NS) with a conditioned stimulus (CS) that has already been associated with an unconditioned stimulus (US). This means that the first step in second order conditioning involves the pairing of a CS and a US. Option A is incorrect because second order conditioning does not involve the pairing of two CS+s. Option C is incorrect because a CS+ and a CS- are not involved in second order conditioning. Option D is incorrect because a US is only paired with a CS in first order conditioning, not second order conditioning.

The First Step in Second Order Conditioning Involves the Pairing