In classical conditioning,the conditioned stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus must be
A)dependent upon reward.
B)equivalent stimuli.
C)in a contiguous relationship.
D)in a noncontiguous relationship.

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In classical conditioning, the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) must be in a contiguous relationship, meaning they must occur close together in time and space. This is necessary for the association to be made between the two stimuli. The CS and UCS do not need to be equivalent stimuli, and they do not need to be dependent upon reward (although the UCS typically does elicit a natural response). Noncontiguous relationships between the CS and UCS would not allow for learning to occur.

In Classical Conditioning,the Conditioned Stimulus and the Unconditioned Stimulus Must