Classical conditioning is most effective when the neutral stimulus is presented
A) just before the presentation of the US.
B) at exactly the same time as the presentation of the US.
C) some time before the presentation of the US.
D) immediately after the presentation of the US.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning is most effective when the neutral stimulus (NS) is presented just before the presentation of the unconditioned stimulus (US). This creates a predictive relationship between the NS and the US, which leads to the formation of a conditioned response (CR). If the NS is presented too long before or after the US, this predictive relationship may not be established, and the conditioning process may be less effective.

Classical Conditioning Is Most Effective When the Neutral Stimulus Is