How does one know he/she has classically conditioned a person or an animal?
A)The unconditioned stimulus all by itself elicits the unconditioned response.
B)The unconditioned stimulus all by itself elicits the conditioned response.
C)The conditioned stimulus all by itself elicits the conditioned response.
D)The unconditioned response all by itself elicits the conditioned response.

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Classically conditioned behavior is demonstrated by the ability of the conditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response in the absence of the unconditioned stimulus. Therefore, if the conditioned stimulus alone elicits the conditioned response, it is a good indication that classical conditioning has taken place. A and D are incorrect because the unconditioned stimulus and response are not involved in demonstrating the acquisition of a classically conditioned behavior. B is incorrect because the unconditioned stimulus should not be involved in the elicitation of the conditioned response after conditioning has taken place.

How Does One Know He/she Has Classically Conditioned a Person