Classical conditioning occurs when a stimulus that elicits a response is paired with another stimulus that initially does not elicit a response on its own.

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Classical conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus (which initially does not elicit a response) with an unconditioned stimulus (which naturally elicits a response) until the neutral stimulus alone can elicit the response, now termed a conditioned response.

Classical Conditioning Occurs When a Stimulus That Elicits a Response