In classical conditioning, when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus, ________ occurs.
A) extinction
B) discrimination
C) instinctive drift
D) counterconditioning

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Extinction occurs when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus, which leads to a decrease or disappearance of the conditioned response. Discrimination refers to the ability to distinguish between similar stimuli, while instinctive drift refers to the tendency of animals to revert to instinctual behaviors rather than learned behaviors. Counterconditioning is a technique used in behavior therapy to replace an undesirable response to a stimulus with a desirable one.

In Classical Conditioning, When the Conditioned Stimulus Is No Longer