In classical conditioning, the animal must learn about the relationship between __________; in instrumental conditioning, it must learn about the relationship between __________.
A) CR and US; stimulus and response
B) CS and UR; stimulus and response
C) CR and UR; response and reinforcement
D) CS and US; response and reinforcement

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In classical conditioning, the animal must learn about the relationship between a conditioned stimulus (CS) and an unconditioned stimulus (US). In instrumental conditioning or operant conditioning, the animal must learn about the relationship between a response or behavior and a reinforcement or punishment. Therefore, choice D is the best answer as it refers to the CS and US in classical conditioning and the response and reinforcement in instrumental conditioning.

In Classical Conditioning, the Animal Must Learn About the Relationship