In an Experiment, a Click Is Paired with a Shock

question 139

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, a click is paired with a shock that can support a maximum associative value of 15 units. Once the click picks up 15 units of associative value, it is transformed into a compound stimulus by pairing with a scent. Following these pairings, the scent will likely have _____ units of associative value, which is a demonstration of _____.

• A) 0; overshadowing
• B) 7.5; the overexpectation effect
• C) 15; overshadowing
• D) 0; blocking

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