In classical conditioning, a neutral stimulus is repeatedly paired with another stimulus that naturally elicits a reflex response. This neutral stimulus will become known as the
A)unconditioned stimulus.
B)conditioned stimulus.
C)reflexive stimulus.
D)latent stimulus.

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In classical conditioning, the neutral stimulus, after being repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus (which naturally elicits a reflex response), becomes the conditioned stimulus. This means it now elicits the response on its own.

In Classical Conditioning, a Neutral Stimulus Is Repeatedly Paired with Another