In classical conditioning, ________

A) babies learn by observing others and imitating their actions
B) a neutral stimulus is paired with a stimulus that leads to a reflexive response
C) the strength of a response is gradually reduced due to repetitive stimulation
D) stimuli that follow infants’ behavior change the probability that the behavior will occur again


Answer: B

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