In a latent-inhibition paradigm, the animals in the experimental group:
A) sit in the chamber quietly.
B) are pre-exposed to the CS.
C) are pre-exposed to the US.
D) are pre-exposed to a compound CS.

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In a latent-inhibition paradigm, the experimental group animals are pre-exposed to the conditioned stimulus (CS) without the unconditioned stimulus (US), which later affects their learning or conditioning to the CS when it is paired with the US.

In a Latent-Inhibition Paradigm, the Animals in the Experimental Group