Stimulus coding is primarily a task that occurs during
A)retention.
B)retrieval.
C)extinction.
D)acquisition.

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Stimulus coding refers to the process of converting incoming sensory information into neural signals that can be interpreted by the brain. This process primarily occurs during acquisition, when new information is being learned and encoded in memory. The other options (retention, retrieval, and extinction) are all related to the maintenance, retrieval, and loss of stored memories, rather than encoding of new information.

Stimulus Coding Is Primarily a Task That Occurs During