In higher-order conditioning a(n) _____ functions as if it were a(n) _____.
A)conditioned stimulus; unconditioned stimulus
B)unconditioned stimulus; conditioned stimulus
C)conditioned response; unconditioned response
D)unconditioned response; conditioned response

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In higher-order conditioning, a conditioned stimulus (CS) takes on the properties of an unconditioned stimulus (US), allowing it to produce a conditioned response (CR) even without the direct presence of the US. This occurs when a CS from one learning phase is paired with a new neutral stimulus, turning the latter into another CS.

In Higher-Order Conditioning A(n) _____ Functions as If It Were