In classical conditioning,the NS becomes a ________ after it reliably signals the impending occurrence of the ________.
A) US;CS
B) UR;CR
C) CS;US
D) CR;UR

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In classical conditioning, the neutral stimulus (NS) becomes a conditioned stimulus (CS) after it reliably signals the impending occurrence of the unconditioned stimulus (US), and the US triggers an unconditioned response (UR). Therefore, the correct option is C) CS;US. A) US;CS is incorrect because the US comes before the CS in classical conditioning. B) UR;CR and D) CR;UR are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the order of events in classical conditioning.

In Classical Conditioning,the NS Becomes a ________ After It Reliably