In classical conditioning, the process during which a neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus is known as _______.
A) extinction
B) spontaneous recovery
C) acquisition
D) discrimination

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Acquisition is the process during which a previously neutral stimulus (such as a bell) becomes a conditioned stimulus (producing a salivation response) through repeated pairing with an unconditioned stimulus (such as food). Extinction refers to the weakening or disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is presented repeatedly without the unconditioned stimulus. Spontaneous recovery refers to the reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of time has passed. Discrimination refers to the ability to distinguish between different stimuli and respond only to the relevant one.

In Classical Conditioning, the Process During Which a Neutral Stimulus