A Major Difference Between Attentional Models and the Rescorla-Wagner Model

question 3

Multiple Choice

A major difference between attentional models and the Rescorla-Wagner model is described by which of the following choices?

• A)In attentional models, US surprisingness has only a proactive influence on conditioning.
• B)In the Rescorla-Wagner model, US surprisingness has only a proactive influence on conditioning.
• C)Attentional models are US-reduction theories.
• D)The Rescorla-Wagner model cannot predict blocking on the first trial of Phase 2 of the blocking experiment.

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Definitions:

Death Penalty

A legal punishment where a person is put to death by the state as a consequence for a crime.

Pro-Death Penalty

Support for capital punishment, which involves executing individuals as a penalty for severe crimes.

Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that inconsistency among beliefs or behaviors causes an uncomfortable psychological tension that people are motivated to reduce.

Changing Cognitions

The process of modifying thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, often aimed at improving mental health or personal effectiveness.