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- 23 May 2023
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What is likely to happen if a conditioned stimulus is repeatedly shown without any reinforcement?
Multiple choice question for Introduction to Psychology. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
When a conditioned stimulus is presented repeatedly without reinforcement, the learned response gradually diminishes, leading to extinction. This means the conditioned response weakens and eventually disappears. The other options describe increases in generalization or response strength, which do not occur under these conditions.
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