In its simplest form, classical conditioning depends on
A)emotional motivations.
B)learned fears.
C)unconditioned reflex responses.
D)the consequences of responding.

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Classical conditioning is based on forming associations between previously unrelated stimuli. It occurs when an unconditional stimulus (UCS) is repeatedly paired with a neutral stimulus (NS), leading to the NS becoming a conditioned stimulus (CS) that can elicit a conditioned response (CR). The CR is a conditioned reflex response that was originally an unconditioned reflex response (UCR) to the UCS. Therefore, classical conditioning depends on unconditioned reflex responses (choice C).

In Its Simplest Form, Classical Conditioning Depends on