Research findings indicate that temporal contiguity is ____ for classical conditioning to occur.
A) necessary and sufficient
B) necessary but not sufficient
C) sufficient but not necessary
D) not necessary or sufficient

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Temporal contiguity is necessary for classical conditioning because the conditioned stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus need to occur close together in time for an association to be formed. However, it is not sufficient on its own because other factors, such as the predictability and intensity of the stimuli, also play crucial roles in conditioning.

Research Findings Indicate That Temporal Contiguity Is ____ for Classical