The retardation test is one method for demonstrating that a stimulus
A)is a CS⁺
B)is a CS
C)is a US
D)is a compound CS

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The retardation test is a way to determine if a stimulus is a conditioned stimulus (CS) by measuring the degree to which it slows down the acquisition of a new response when it is paired with another potential CS. If the stimulus has already been established as a CS, it will produce a weaker effect on learning than a novel stimulus. Therefore, if the retardation test shows a strong effect on learning, it suggests that the stimulus is a CS.

The Retardation Test Is One Method for Demonstrating That a Stimulus