The classical-conditioning term for a response that is elicited by a conditioned stimulus is:
A) conditioned response.
B) unconditioned stimulus.
C) conditioned stimulus.
D) unconditioned response.

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The term for a response that is elicited by a conditioned stimulus is a conditioned response. Option B (unconditioned stimulus) refers to the stimulus that naturally elicits a response, while option C (conditioned stimulus) refers to a previously neutral stimulus that is now associated with the unconditioned stimulus. Option D (unconditioned response) refers to the natural response elicited by the unconditioned stimulus.

The Classical-Conditioning Term for a Response That Is Elicited by a Conditioned