In classical conditioning, if a conditioned stimulus is presented alone enough times, without being paired with the unconditioned stimulus, _________ occurs.
A) habituation
B) extinction
C) imitation
D) recovery

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If the conditioned stimulus is presented alone enough times without being paired with the unconditioned stimulus, the subject learns that the conditioned stimulus no longer predicts the unconditioned stimulus, and the conditioned response gradually disappears. This process is called extinction.

In Classical Conditioning, If a Conditioned Stimulus Is Presented Alone