The phase during which a neutral stimulus is paired consistently with an unconditioned stimulus so that the neutral stimulus comes to elicit a conditioned response is called ______.

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Acquisition refers to the initial learning of the association between the neutral stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus, resulting in the neutral stimulus being able to elicit a conditioned response. Latent learning refers to learning that occurs without obvious reinforcement. Latent conditioning is not a commonly used term in classical conditioning. Extinction refers to the decrease in a conditioned response when the unconditioned stimulus is no longer presented with the conditioned stimulus.

The Phase During Which a Neutral Stimulus Is Paired Consistently