Rescorla (1988) Demonstrated That Simply Pairing Two Events Closely in Time

question 43

Multiple Choice

Rescorla (1988) demonstrated that simply pairing two events closely in time

• A) demonstrates the simplicity of classical conditioning.
• B) does not allow us to make predictions.
• C) becomes more meaningful as the pairings continue.
• D) is not what's important in this type of learning.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The progression of learning and development of mental processes, such as thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving, from infancy through adulthood.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, an important developmental milestone in infants.

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from approximately age 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of logical reasoning.

Stage Theory

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