In a classical conditioning experiment that is utilizing backward pairing, the conditioned stimulus is presented after the __________.
A)conditioned response
B)unconditioned stimulus
C)unconditioned response
D)forward trace pairing

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In backward pairing, the conditioned stimulus (CS) is presented after the unconditioned stimulus (US). This is less effective in establishing a conditioned response compared to when the CS is presented before the US.

In a Classical Conditioning Experiment That Is Utilizing Backward Pairing