The transfer of a response from a natural stimulus to another, previously neutral stimulus, is called ________.
A) modeling
B) desensitization
C) operant conditioning
D) classical conditioning

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The transfer of a response from a natural stimulus to another, previously neutral stimulus, is a defining characteristic of classical conditioning. Option A (modeling) refers to the learning of new behaviors by observing others, option B (desensitization) refers to the reduction in emotional response to a feared stimulus through gradual exposure, and option C (operant conditioning) is a type of learning in which behavior is strengthened or weakened by reinforcement or punishment.

The Transfer of a Response from a Natural Stimulus to Another