Under which condition is classical conditioning strongest?
A)The CS and UCS occur at random times.
B)The UCS always occurs shortly before the CS.
C)The UCS always occurs shortly after any CS, but also often occurs by itself.
D)The UCS always occurs shortly after any CS, and never occurs by itself.

Question

Under which condition is classical conditioning strongest?​
A)The CS and UCS occur at random times.
B)The UCS always occurs shortly before the CS.​
C)The UCS always occurs shortly after any CS, but also often occurs by itself.​
D)The UCS always occurs shortly after any CS, and never occurs by itself.​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning is strongest when the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) consistently follows the conditioned stimulus (CS) without occurring in its absence. This consistent pairing without the UCS occurring alone ensures a strong association between the CS and UCS.

Under Which Condition Is Classical Conditioning Strongest?​

Under Which Condition Is Classical Conditioning Strongest?