Before pairing an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) with a conditioned stimulus (CS), the CS is considered a(n) _____________.
A)eliciting response
B)eliciting stimulus
C)neutral stimulus
D)significant stimulus

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Before pairing, the CS does not elicit the conditioned response and is therefore considered a neutral stimulus. It only becomes a conditioned stimulus after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) and eliciting a response.

Before Pairing an Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS) with a Conditioned Stimulus