Under which of the following circumstances is an animal most likely to display a strong conditioned response to a stimulus?

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In classical conditioning, the strongest conditioned response occurs when the conditioned stimulus is consistently followed by the unconditioned stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus is not presented at other times (choice A). This leads to a strong association between the two stimuli and a reliable conditioned response. In choice B, the unconditioned stimulus is frequently presented at other times, which can lead to confusion and weaker conditioning. In choice C, the inconsistency of the pairing can weaken the conditioning. Choice D, where the stimulus is never followed by the unconditioned stimulus, would not result in any conditioning at all.

Under Which of the Following Circumstances Is an Animal Most