In classical conditioning experiments, learning is typically fastest when the UCS is _________ and the time interval between the CS and the UCS is _________.
A)similar to the CS; short
B)less intense; somewhat long
C)more intense; short
D)more intense; zero

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Classical conditioning is most effective when the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) is more intense, making it more noticeable and memorable, and when the time interval between the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the UCS is short, allowing the association between the two to be easily made.

In Classical Conditioning Experiments, Learning Is Typically Fastest When the UCS