In order to condition a response to a neutral stimulus (say, the sound of a bell), the best approach is to present the unconditioned stimulus (say, meat powder) __________.
A) just before the neutral stimulus
B) several seconds before the neutral stimulus
C) just after the neutral stimulus
D) several minutes after the neutral stimulus

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The best approach for conditioning a response to a neutral stimulus is to present the unconditioned stimulus (meat powder) just after the neutral stimulus (the sound of a bell). This method, known as classical conditioning, was famously demonstrated by Ivan Pavlov. The neutral stimulus needs to precede the unconditioned stimulus closely in time for the association to be made effectively.

In Order to Condition a Response to a Neutral Stimulus