Which of the following is the appropriate sequence for classically conditioning an eyeblink response to an auditory stimulus?
A)deliver a puff of air to the eyelid, sound the tone
B)sound the tone, deliver a puff of air to the eyelid
C)follow the eyeblink response with a mild shock
D)follow the eyeblink response with a soft drink

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Classical conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus (in this case, the tone) with an unconditioned stimulus (the puff of air to the eyelid) that naturally produces an unconditioned response (the eyeblink). Over time, the neutral stimulus alone can elicit the conditioned response (the eyeblink). Therefore, the correct sequence is to sound the tone before delivering the puff of air to the eyelid.

Which of the Following Is the Appropriate Sequence for Classically