Classical conditioning is learning in which _______ .

A. A previously neutral stimulus becomes capable of triggering a reflexive response
B. Organisms learn responses that allow them to avoid aversive stimuli
C. Organisms learn responses that allow them to escape from aversive stimuli
D. The consequences of behavior influence the strength of likelihood that the behavior will occur


Answer is A. A previously neutral stimulus becomes capable of triggering a reflexive response.

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