In classical conditioning, what happens when a number of trials occur where the conditioning stimulus is presented in the absence of the unconditioned stimulus?
A) reinforcement
B) bolder learning
C) extinction
D) savings

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When the conditioning stimulus (CS) is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus (UCS), eventually the conditioned response (CR) will weaken and disappear. This process is called extinction.

In Classical Conditioning, What Happens When a Number of Trials