In classical conditioning, ________ occurs when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.
A) stimulus distinction
B) extinction
C) spontaneous recovery
D) stimulus generalization

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Extinction occurs when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus, leading to a decrease or eventual extinction of the conditioned response. Choice A (stimulus distinction) refers to the ability to distinguish between similar stimuli, Choice C (spontaneous recovery) refers to the reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response, and Choice D (stimulus generalization) refers to the tendency to respond to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus.

In Classical Conditioning, ________ Occurs When the Conditioned Stimulus Is