In classical conditioning,an association is learned between

A) an unconditioned stimulus and a conditioned stimulus.
B) an operant response and a reinforcer.
C) a conditioned stimulus and an operant response.
D) an internal stimulus and an external stimulus.

Classical Conditioning

The process of learning through the repeated association of two stimuli; over time, a response originally elicited by the second one becomes elicited by the first one alone.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.