Why would the term extinction be a possible misnomer?
A)Because a CS is never really extinguished
B)Because a CS always has the potential of eliciting a UR
C)Because the US always elicits a CR
D)Because we see spontaneous recovery of CRs

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Spontaneous recovery of CRs is a phenomenon in which a CR that has been extinguished reappears after a period of time without further exposure to the US. This suggests that the CS is not truly extinguished, but rather that the association between the CS and the US has been weakened but not completely eliminated.

Why Would the Term Extinction Be a Possible Misnomer