In classical conditioning, what happens following extinction if the original CS-UCS pairing is renewed?
a. More time will be necessary to reacquire the CR than it took to acquire it originally.
b. Less time will be necessary to reacquire the CR than it took to acquire it originally.
c. The CR will be completely eliminated and you must start from the beginning again.
d. The UCS will no longer be an effective stimulus and another UCS must be chosen.
Answer: b. Less time will be necessary to reacquire the CR than it took to acquire it originally.
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