Rescorla Has Suggested That the Critical Factor in Classical Conditioning

question 271

Multiple Choice

Rescorla has suggested that the critical factor in classical conditioning is whether the conditioned stimulus provides information that enables the organism to reliably predict the occurrence of the unconditioned stimulus. This research is written from the ________ perspective.

• A) operant
• B) cognitive
• C) classical conditioning
• D) biological

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Definitions:

Individualist Cultures

Cultures that prioritize the rights and independence of the individual over the needs of the group or community.

Collectivist Cultures

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Interdependent

The condition of being mutually reliant on each other, where the actions of one party significantly affect the other.

Adaptive

The ability or quality of being able to adjust or change in response to new conditions or environments.