The Blocking Effect Demonstrates Which of the Following

question 58

Multiple Choice

The blocking effect demonstrates which of the following?

• A)that temporal contiguity is sufficient for associative learning
• B)that CS-US pairings are sufficient for associative learning
• C)that contiguity and CS-US pairings, when they occur together, are sufficient for associative learning
• D)that CS-US pairings are insufficient for associative learning

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Definitions:

Energizing Properties

Characteristics or effects of a substance or activity that increase vigour, liveliness, or stamina.

Continuous Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement in which every correct response is followed by a reward, leading to faster learning but quicker extinction than partial reinforcement.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a response is reinforced only some of the time, leading to more resilient behavior than continuous reinforcement.

Incentive

A factor, often external, that motivates or encourages an individual to act in a certain way.