Blocking Occurs Because the New Stimulus

question 124

Multiple Choice

Blocking occurs because the new stimulus:

• A)signals the occasions when the unconditioned stimulus won't occur
• B)is separated from the unconditioned stimulus by too much time
• C)doesn't provide reliable information about the unconditioned stimulus
• D)adds no new information about the unconditioned stimulus

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