The response that is given to the conditioned stimulus is not usually quite as strong as the original unconditioned response

• A. because it is a completely different response.
• B. but it is essentially the same response.
• C. and it is an opposite response.
• D. and it is difficult to predict whether it will be a similar or different response.

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the key terms in the problem: 'conditioned stimulus', 'unconditioned response', and 'conditioned response'.
2. Understand the concept of classical conditioning, where a neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus by being paired with an unconditioned stimulus.
3. Recognize that the conditioned response is typically similar to the unconditioned response, but often weaker in intensity.
4. Consider why the conditioned response might not be as strong as the unconditioned response, focusing on the fact that it is a learned response rather than a natural one.
5. Conclude that although the conditioned response is not as strong, it is essentially the same type of response as the unconditioned response, rather than being completely different or opposite.