In Pavlov's classic experiments,the repeated presentations of the bell along with the food led to the _______________ step of the classical conditioning process.
A)acquisition
B)testing
C)extinction
D)spontaneous recovery

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Acquisition is the first step in classical conditioning where the association between the neutral stimulus (bell) and the unconditioned stimulus (food) is formed. The repeated presentations of the bell along with the food during this phase lead to the acquisition of the learned response (salivation to the bell). Testing, extinction, and spontaneous recovery are later phases of the classical conditioning process.

In Pavlov's Classic Experiments,the Repeated Presentations of the Bell Along