Which of the following are the optimal conditions for acquisition to take place?
A) a few pairings and several minutes between the conditioned and unconditioned stimuli
B) many pairings and several minutes between the conditioned and unconditioned stimuli
C) a few pairings and thirty seconds between the conditioned and unconditioned stimuli
D) many pairings and thirty seconds between the conditioned and unconditioned stimuli

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Studies have shown that acquisition is more effective when there are many pairings between the conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus, and when there is a short time interval (around 30 seconds) between them. Option D represents both of these optimal conditions.

Which of the Following Are the Optimal Conditions for Acquisition