Classical conditioning is most successful when the neutral stimulus begins:
A)just before the unconditioned stimulus begins.
B)at exactly the same time that the unconditioned stimulus begins.
C)long before the unconditioned stimulus begins.
D)immediately after the unconditioned stimulus begins.

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Classical conditioning is most effective when the neutral stimulus is presented just before the unconditioned stimulus. This timing allows the organism to anticipate the unconditioned stimulus, leading to a stronger association between the two stimuli.

Classical Conditioning Is Most Successful When the Neutral Stimulus Begins