In classical conditioning,a stimulus that elicits no response before conditioning is called a(n)
A) unconditioned stimulus.
B) secondary conditioner.
C) neutral stimulus.
D) primary conditioner.

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A neutral stimulus is one that does not evoke any significant response prior to conditioning. It is neutral because it has no inherent association with the unconditioned response.

In Classical Conditioning,a Stimulus That Elicits No Response Before Conditioning