If a conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus, then ________ will occur.
A) spontaneous recovery
B) acquisition
C) extinction
D) generalization

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Extinction occurs when a conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus. This leads to a reduction in the association between the conditioned stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus, thus resulting in a decrease in conditioned responding.

If a Conditioned Stimulus Is Repeatedly Presented Without the Unconditioned