Asked by Britney Joseph on Jul 21, 2024
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Rescorla's modern conceptualization of classical conditioning is based on the idea that ______________.
A) the CS substitutes for the UCS
B) there is a biological readiness for conditioning to occur between the CS and UCS
C) the CS has to provide information about the coming of the UCS
D) reinforcement must occur by providing a pleasant event
Modern Conceptualization
An updated or current understanding and interpretation of a concept or idea.
Rescorla
Refers to Robert Rescorla, a psychologist who is known for his work with Allan Wagner on a cognitive model of classical conditioning that emphasizes the role of cognition over mere stimulus associations.
Classical Conditioning
The process of learning through the repeated association of two stimuli; a response that at first is initiated by the second stimulus, but eventually is initiated by the first stimulus alone.
- Employ theoretical knowledge from the field of education to observe instances of behavior acquisition and conditioning in natural and experimental contexts.
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Shamma AlhammadiJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Rescorla's modern conceptualization of classical conditioning emphasizes that the conditioned stimulus (CS) must serve as a reliable indicator or predictor for the unconditioned stimulus (UCS), meaning it provides information about the occurrence of the UCS.
Learning Objectives
- Employ theoretical knowledge from the field of education to observe instances of behavior acquisition and conditioning in natural and experimental contexts.