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Cognitive and Behavioral Learning Influences

Question 8 • CUSD Psychology (5.0)

Robert Rescorla's research demonstrated which of the following?

Answer
A
The predictive value of a stimulus influences whether or not a behavior will occur.
B
The predictive value of a stimulus is determined by the researcher.
C
Rats can experience latent learning without reinforcement.
D
Individuals experience latent learning without reinforcement.

Explanation

Rescorla showed that conditioning depends on how well a stimulus predicts an outcome, not merely on how often the two occur together. When a stimulus reliably predicted an outcome, it was more likely to produce the learned response; therefore, the predictive value of a stimulus influences whether a behavior occurs.

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