According to the Rescorla-Wagner Model, Blocking Occurs Because

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to the Rescorla-Wagner model, blocking occurs because:

• A) both conditioned stimuli perfectly predict the unconditioned stimulus.
• B) neither CS perfectly predicts the unconditioned stimulus.
• C) the CS that is trained in the first phase does not provide any new or predictive information.
• D) the CS that is added in the second phase does not provide any new or predictive information.

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Definitions:

Diploid Sperm

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Direct Fitness

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Inclusive Fitness

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