In classical conditioning,the NS becomes a ________ after it reliably signals the upcoming appearance of the ________.

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In classical conditioning, the neutral stimulus (NS) becomes a conditioned stimulus (CS) after it reliably signals the upcoming appearance of an unconditioned stimulus (US). Therefore, the correct answer is C, where the CS (formerly NS) signals the upcoming appearance of the US. Option A, where the US becomes the CS, is incorrect because the order of conditioning is from NS to CS. Options B and D involve the unconditioned response (UR) and conditioned response (CR) but do not address the question of when the NS becomes a CS.

In Classical Conditioning,the NS Becomes a ________ After It Reliably