The process by which prior conditioning prevents conditioning to a new (second)stimulus,even when the two stimuli are presented simultaneously,is called ___________ .
A)a learning set
B)learned helplessness
C)diffusion
D)blocking

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This process is called blocking, where prior conditioning ("blocking cue") prevents conditioning to a new stimulus, even if it is presented simultaneously with the original conditioned stimulus.

The Process by Which Prior Conditioning Prevents Conditioning to a New