Within the classical conditioning model, which two concepts are considered opposite processes?

• A. Acquisition and extinction
• B. Generalization and discrimination
• C. Spontaneous recovery and habituation
• D. Conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus

Answer: (A)

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1. Understand the classical conditioning model, which involves learning through association between stimuli.
2. Identify key processes in classical conditioning: acquisition (learning the association) and extinction (loss of the learned association).
3. Recognize that acquisition and extinction are opposite processes because acquisition involves forming the conditioned response, while extinction involves weakening or eliminating it.
4. Consider other pairs: generalization and discrimination are related but not opposites; spontaneous recovery and habituation are different phenomena; conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus are different types of stimuli, not opposite processes.
5. Conclude that the two concepts considered opposite processes within classical conditioning are acquisition and extinction.