The initial learning stage in classical conditioning, in which the neutral stimulus is repeatedly paired with the unconditioned stimulus, is known as

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The initial stage of classical conditioning is called acquisition, in which the neutral stimulus (conditioned stimulus) is repeatedly paired with the unconditioned stimulus to elicit the conditioned response. Option A (prompting) refers to the use of cues or instructions to initiate behavior, option B (trial-and-error learning) refers to learning through repeated attempts to achieve a goal, option D (insight learning) refers to sudden problem-solving without prior experience or reinforcement, and option E (shaping) refers to reinforcing successive approximations of a behavior.

The Initial Learning Stage in Classical Conditioning, in Which the Neutral