Asked by Marissa Spirito on Jul 24, 2024

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According to Rescorla's theory, the CS must __________ the US or conditioning does not occur.

A) replace
B) come after
C) appear simultaneously with
D) predict

Rescorla's Theory

A theory of classical conditioning that emphasizes the importance of cognitive processes and the predictability of the unconditioned stimulus for effective learning.

CS

An abbreviation for Conditioned Stimulus, a term used in classical conditioning to denote a previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

US

United States; a country located primarily in North America.

  • Comprehend the role of prediction in the cognitive perspective on classical conditioning.
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sunita dwivediJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Rescorla's theory of classical conditioning states that for conditioning to occur, the CS must reliably predict the occurrence of the US. Therefore, the CS must predict the US, or in other words, it must be able to increase the likelihood of the US occurring. Option D ("predict") reflects this idea correctly. The other options do not accurately reflect Rescorla's theory.