The term for the initial phase of conditioning when the CS and US are paired is termed
A) acquisition.
B) the instrumental step.
C) shaping.
D) latent learning.

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The initial stage of conditioning when the CS and US are paired is termed acquisition. During this phase, the organism learns to associate the CS with the US and begins to respond to the CS alone. This is the foundation of classical conditioning. Option B refers to a term often used in the context of operant conditioning. Option C refers to gradually shaping behavior through successive approximations, which is also a process that occurs during operant conditioning. Option D refers to a type of learning that occurs without apparent reinforcement and is not applicable in classical conditioning.

The Term for the Initial Phase of Conditioning When the CS