To do away with an unwanted CR one should:
A) Present the CR without the US
B) Present the CS without the CR
C) Present the CS without the US
D) Present the US without the CS

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To eliminate a conditioned response (CR), one should present the conditioned stimulus (CS) without the unconditioned stimulus (US). This process, known as extinction, involves repeatedly presenting the CS alone, so the association between the CS and US weakens over time, leading to a decrease in the CR.

To Do Away with an Unwanted CR One Should