Overall, backward conditioning appears to be ineffective except when the CS is:
A) Visual
B) A puff of air or other tactile sensation
C) Biologically relevant
D) A sound

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Backward conditioning, where the unconditioned stimulus (US) is presented before the conditioned stimulus (CS), is generally less effective than other forms of conditioning. However, it can be more effective when the CS is biologically relevant, meaning it has an inherent significance to the organism's survival or well-being, such as food, pain, or threats. This relevance can make the association stronger and more easily learned, even in the less common backward conditioning format.

Overall, Backward Conditioning Appears to Be Ineffective Except When the CS