The Relative Validity Effect

question 64

Multiple Choice

The relative validity effect

• A) has been demonstrated in a wide array of species, ranging from invertebrates to vertebrates.
• B) occurs with appetitive stimuli but not aversive stimuli.
• C) occurs only when compound stimuli are used.
• D) occurs only when stimuli are equally salient.

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