Viewing a phobia for snakes in classical conditioning terms, the snake is a(n) _____ and the fear is a(n) _____.

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In classical conditioning, the snake, which initially is a neutral stimulus, becomes a conditioned stimulus (CS) after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus (like a painful bite) that naturally triggers fear. The fear, which is learned, is the conditioned response (CR) to the snake.

Viewing a Phobia for Snakes in Classical Conditioning Terms, the Snake