Research has shown that classical conditioning will be most effective when the conditioned stimulus:
A)is paired with another stimulus that is already an effective signal for the unconditioned stimulus
B)occurs with a wide variety of other stimuli
C)provides new information about the occurrence of the unconditioned stimulus
D)is presented on its own, with no unconditioned stimulus

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Classical conditioning is most effective when the conditioned stimulus (CS) provides new information about the occurrence of the unconditioned stimulus (US). This means that the CS acts as a reliable signal or predictor for the US, allowing the organism to anticipate the US based on the presence of the CS.

Research Has Shown That Classical Conditioning Will Be Most Effective