The key factor in determining whether or not extinction will occur is _____________.
A)the passage of time
B)whether punishment has been used during the learning trials or not
C)the use of a CS that readily lends itself to habituation
D)the repeated presentation of the CS without the UCS

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The key factor in determining whether or not extinction will occur is the repeated presentation of the conditioned stimulus (CS) without the unconditioned stimulus (UCS). This process leads to the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of the conditioned response.

The Key Factor in Determining Whether or Not Extinction Will