The process by which an environmental stimulus and a behavior are connected is known as:
A) cognition
B) episodic memory
C) conditioning
D) behavior modification

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The process by which an environmental stimulus and a behavior are connected is known as conditioning. Conditioning typically involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a response or outcome (such as reward or punishment) in order to create an association between the two. Conditioning can be either classical (where an innate response is paired with a new stimulus) or operant (where behavior is shaped by its consequences).

The Process by Which an Environmental Stimulus and a Behavior