Conditioned Stimulus in Classical Conditioning: Definition and Examples

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What is Conditioned Stimulus (CS)? A conditioned stimulus (CS) is one of the key terms used in classical conditioning, others include conditioned response, neutral stimulus, unconditioned stimulus, and unconditioned response. In classical conditioning, a conditioned stimulus (CS) is a once-neutral stimulus or event that gains meaning and significance through repeated association with another meaningful stimulus. … Read more