In negative patterning, the connection from a configural node to the output node is given a:
A) negative weight that cancels the weights from the individual cues, leading to no response to the compound stimulus.
B) negative weight that cancels the weights from the individual cues, leading to an increased response to the compound stimulus.
C) weight of 0, leading to no response to the compound stimulus.
D) weight of 0, leading to an increased response to the compound stimulus.

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In negative patterning, the configural node associated with the compound stimulus is given a negative weight that effectively cancels out the positive weights from the individual cues. This results in no response when the compound stimulus is presented, despite responses to the individual cues.

In Negative Patterning, the Connection from a Configural Node to the Output