In second-order conditioning,the CS is paired with a:
A)stimulus that naturally elicits a response.
B)biologically relevant stimulus such as food.
C)neutral stimulus such as a black square.
D)previously established CS.

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In second-order conditioning, a conditioned stimulus (CS) that has already been associated with an unconditioned stimulus (US) is used to condition a new neutral stimulus. Thus, the new neutral stimulus becomes a second CS by its association with the first CS, not directly with the US.

In Second-Order Conditioning,the CS Is Paired with A