The Rescorla-Wagner model states that the strength of the conditioned stimulus-unconditioned stimulus association depends on how the unconditioned stimulus is.
A)rewarding
B)evolutionarily significant
C)fearful
D)unexpected

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The Rescorla-Wagner model posits that the strength of the association between a conditioned stimulus (CS) and an unconditioned stimulus (US) is largely dependent on the unexpectedness of the US. The model suggests that learning occurs most effectively when the US is surprising or not fully predicted by the CS, leading to a stronger CS-US association.

The Rescorla-Wagner Model States That the Strength of the Conditioned