When a conditioned response shows spontaneous recovery, the rejuvenated response typically

A) is weaker than the previously conditioned response.
B) is stronger than the previously conditioned response.
C) occurs before the conditioned stimulus.
D) changes to an unconditioned stimulus.

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Josany Lacerda · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Spontaneous recovery is the reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a rest period. However, the rejuvenated response is typically weaker than the previously conditioned response because the previous extinction process weakened the association between the conditioned stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus.

When a conditioned response shows spontaneous recovery, the rejuvenated response typically

A) is weaker than the previously conditioned response.
B) is stronger than the previously conditioned response.
C) occurs before the conditioned stimulus.
D) changes to an unconditioned stimulus.

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When a conditioned response shows spontaneous recovery, the rejuvenated response typicallyA) is weaker than the previously conditioned response.B) is stronger than the previously conditioned response.C) occurs before the conditioned stimulus.D) changes to an unconditioned stimulus.

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When a conditioned response shows spontaneous recovery, the rejuvenated response typically

A) is weaker than the previously conditioned response.
B) is stronger than the previously conditioned response.
C) occurs before the conditioned stimulus.
D) changes to an unconditioned stimulus.