When a more salient cue within a compound acquires more of the share of the attention and learning than the less salient cue, it is known as:
A) compound conditioning
B) classical conditioning.
C) overshadowing.
D) aversive conditioning.

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Overshadowing occurs when, in the presence of two cues, the more salient cue acquires more of the attention and learning, thereby diminishing the association formed with the less salient cue. This phenomenon is observed in classical conditioning experiments.

When a More Salient Cue Within a Compound Acquires More