Which one of the following alternatives describes a conditioned stimulus in classical conditioning?
A)A stimulus that follows the conditioned response
B)A stimulus that follows the unconditioned response
C)A stimulus that begins to elicit a response it has not previously elicited
D)A stimulus that elicits a response without any prior learning being necessary

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A conditioned stimulus is a previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to elicit a response it has not previously elicited. Option C describes this process. Option A describes a conditioned response, option B describes the unconditioned response, and option D describes an unconditioned stimulus.

Which One of the Following Alternatives Describes a Conditioned Stimulus