The central principle of classical conditioning is that ________
A) after repeated pairings with a stimulus that naturally causes a response, a neutral stimulus will cause a similar response.
B) we repeat those actions that we see others engage in.
C) the consequences of behavior influence its likelihood of being repeated.
D) the interaction of genetics and social factors best explains human behavior.

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Classical conditioning is based on the idea that a neutral stimulus can become associated with a stimulus that naturally causes a response, leading to the neutral stimulus also causing a similar response. This is sometimes referred to as "Pavlovian conditioning" after the famous experiment with dogs and a bell.

The Central Principle of Classical Conditioning Is That ________