Rescorla Has Suggested That the Critical Factor in Classical Conditioning

question 271

Multiple Choice

Rescorla has suggested that the critical factor in classical conditioning is whether the conditioned stimulus provides information that enables the organism to reliably predict the occurrence of the unconditioned stimulus. This research is written from the ________ perspective.

• A) operant
• B) cognitive
• C) classical conditioning
• D) biological

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Definitions:

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, contributing to the eye's ability to focus light.

Lens

A curved piece of glass or other transparent materials used to refract light, focus images, and aid vision or in photography.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that respond only to specific visual patterns (for example, to lines or angles).

Visual Systems

The parts of the brain and the eyes that work together to process visual information, enabling sight.