Classical conditioning typically occurs when:
A)A response is followed by two stimuli.
B)A response is followed by an unpleasant stimulus.
C)A response is followed by a single reinforcing stimulus.
D)Two stimuli are presented at about the same time.

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Classical conditioning occurs when two stimuli are presented together in close proximity, such that one stimulus comes to elicit a response that was originally only elicited by the other stimulus. This is known as an association between the two stimuli, and is the basis of classical conditioning. Therefore, choice D - two stimuli are presented at about the same time - is the best choice.

Classical Conditioning Typically Occurs When