Regarding characteristics that influence conditioned responses, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)In general, the more often the CS is paired with the US, the stronger the CR.
B)In general, the more often the CS is paired with the US, the more reliable the CR.
C)The strongest conditioned responses occur when the CS is presented first and remains present throughout the administration of the US.
D)A stronger US will typically lead to faster conditioning than a weaker one.
E)A single pairing of the CS and US cannot result in classical conditioning.

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Classical conditioning can occur after a single pairing of the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the unconditioned stimulus (US), especially if the unconditioned stimulus is particularly strong or aversive. This contradicts the statement that a single pairing cannot result in classical conditioning.

Regarding Characteristics That Influence Conditioned Responses, Which of the Following