According to Pavlov, the key to classical conditioning is the
A) strength of the US.
B) strength of the CS.
C) resistance to extinction brought about by sign-releasing stimuli.
D) stimulus contiguity.

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Pavlov believed that classical conditioning involves the learning of associations between stimuli through their temporal contiguity, or proximity in time. Therefore, the key to classical conditioning is stimulus contiguity. The strength of the US and CS and resistance to extinction may also play a role in classical conditioning, but they are not the primary factor.

According to Pavlov, the Key to Classical Conditioning Is the