Ronald was the subject of an experiment for alcoholics.Every time Ronald had a drink,it was mixed with a nausea-inducing agent,which made him sick.After experiencing this pattern for several weeks,Ronald started to dislike alcohol immensely.He did not drink for seven months.However,one day as he was walking past a new bar,Ronald experienced an overwhelming desire to drink.In this scenario,Ronald's sudden desire to drink best illustrates the concept of _____ in classical conditioning.
A)extinction
B)reinforcement
C)acquisition
D)renewal

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Renewal in classical conditioning refers to the sudden reappearance of a previously extinguished response when the individual is exposed to the original conditioned stimulus in a new context. In this scenario, Ronald had successfully undergone extinction of his desire to drink due to the nausea-inducing agent, but the new context of walking past a bar triggered a renewal of his desire to drink.

Ronald Was the Subject of an Experiment for Alcoholics