In classical conditioning, the key factor is not how often the conditioned stimulus is paired with the unconditioned stimulus, but how well the conditioned stimulus predicts the appearance of the unconditioned stimulus. This is referred to as:

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Expectancy refers to the anticipation or prediction that the conditioned stimulus will be followed by the unconditioned stimulus, which is crucial in classical conditioning.

In Classical Conditioning, the Key Factor Is Not How Often