Of the options presented, what is the most effective way to form a second-order CR?
A) Reverse the order of the CS and US presentation sequence.
B) Extinguish the CR to the original CS, then condition a new CS to the original US.
C) Pair a new CS with the original CS.
D) Habituate responses to both the first and the second CS, then pair the two as a compound CS.

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Pairing a new conditioned stimulus (CS) with the original CS is the most effective way to form a second-order conditioned response (CR). This method leverages the association the original CS already has with the unconditioned stimulus (US) to create a new association with the second CS, without the need for the second CS to be directly paired with the US.

Of the Options Presented, What Is the Most Effective Way