In classical conditioning, an organism

A) is able to recognize objects by the sounds they make.
B) identifies and categorizes objects.
C) shows a species-typical behavior in response to a previously unimportant stimulus.
D) learns the consequences of a specific behavior.
E) forms an association between a response and a stimulus.


Answer: C
Rationale: In classical conditioning, an organism shows a species-typical behavior in response to a previously unimportant stimulus.

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