Learning that occurs through repeatedly pairing a neutral stimulus to a response eliciting stimulus is called ______.

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The description matches the process of classical conditioning, in which a neutral stimulus (such as a bell) is paired with a response eliciting stimulus (such as food) to eventually elicit the response on its own. Vicarious learning involves learning through observation, self-actualization is a term from humanistic psychology, and operant conditioning involves learning through consequences (reinforcement or punishment) of behavior.

Learning That Occurs Through Repeatedly Pairing a Neutral Stimulus to a Response