Robert Rescorla and Allan Wagner Proposed a General Rule of Classical

question 47

Multiple Choice

Robert Rescorla and Allan Wagner proposed a general rule of classical conditioning which states that a previously ____ will lead to a conditioned response whenever it provides the organism with information about the upcoming unconditioned stimulus.

• A) conditioned stimulus
• B) intentional stimulus
• C) targeted stimulus
• D) neutral stimulus

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Definitions:

Explanandum

The phenomenon or event that is explained by a scientific theory or investigation.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Proposition

A declaration or pronouncement that indicates an evaluation or stance, subject to being correct or incorrect.

Explanandum

An event or phenomenon that is to be explained.