Suppose a US Supports a Maximum Associative Value of 30

question 126

Multiple Choice

Suppose a US supports a maximum associative value of 30. According to the Rescorla-Wagner theory, if one CS in a compound stimulus has acquired 10 units of associative value, then the other CS will at most have acquired _____ units of associative value.

• A) 15
• B) 30
• C) 10
• D) 20

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