In classical conditioning, what is the term for a neutral stimulus that comes to elicit a response because it has been paired repeatedly with another stimulus that reliably elicits that response?
A) unconditioned stimulus
B) conditioned reflex
C) conditioned stimulus
D) aversive stimulus

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A conditioned stimulus is a neutral stimulus that comes to elicit a response because it has been paired repeatedly with another stimulus that reliably elicits that response. The other options are not accurate descriptions of this concept. A) An unconditioned stimulus elicits a response without any prior learning. B) A conditioned reflex is another term for a conditioned response, which is the learned response to the conditioned stimulus. D) An aversive stimulus is a stimulus that is unpleasant or punishing, and may be used in classical or operant conditioning.

In Classical Conditioning, What Is the Term for a Neutral