In classical conditioning, the presentation of the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus over a long period of time would eventually lead to the
A) extinction of the conditioned response.
B) elimination of the conditioned response.
C) shaping of the conditioned response.
D) forgetting of the response.

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Over time, if the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus, the association between the two stimuli will weaken and eventually disappear, leading to the extinction of the conditioned response.

In Classical Conditioning, the Presentation of the Conditioned Stimulus Without