When describing her theory of development,Candice says,"The basic idea is that I take a stimulus that at first has no effect on an individual.Then I pair that stimulus with a second stimulus that does elicit some response.After the two have been paired together a few times,I test to see if the initial stimulus now elicits a response similar to the one elicited by the second stimulus." Given this description,Candice would be best classified as a(n)_____ conditioning theorist.

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Candice's theory of development is a classic example of classical conditioning, where a neutral stimulus (initial stimulus) is repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus (second stimulus) to elicit a response. This is a core principle of classical conditioning, as proposed by Ivan Pavlov.

When Describing Her Theory of Development,Candice Says,"The Basic Idea Is