In Pavlov's experiment, removing the UCS and only presenting the CS will eventually lead to:
A) motivation
B) reinforcement
C) extinction
D) learning

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When the UCS (unconditioned stimulus) is removed and only the CS (conditioned stimulus) is presented, the association between the two weakens and eventually disappears, resulting in extinction. This is because the previously learned response to the CS no longer leads to the UCS, so the behavior becomes less frequent and eventually stops.

In Pavlov's Experiment, Removing the UCS and Only Presenting the CS