Some researchers believe that classical conditioning takes place only because:
A)the pairing of the CS and UCS doesn't provide useful information about the likelihood of occurrence of the UCS.
B)the pairing of the CS and UCR provides useful information about the likelihood of occurrence of the CS.
C)the pairing of the CS and UCS provides useful information about the likelihood of occurrence of the UCS.
D)the pairing of the UCS and UCR provides information about the likelihood of occurrence of the UCS.

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Classical conditioning occurs because the pairing of the CS and UCS provides useful information about the likelihood of occurrence of the UCS. The CS signals the occurrence of the UCS, which allows the organism to prepare for its arrival. This pairing of stimuli creates an association between the two, leading to conditioned responses to the CS. Option A is incorrect because it suggests that the pairing does not provide useful information. Option B is incorrect because it refers to the UCR, which is not involved in classical conditioning. Option D is also incorrect because it suggests that the UCR provides information, while it is simply a response to the UCS.

Some Researchers Believe That Classical Conditioning Takes Place Only Because