Rescorla found that the CS must __________ the UCS for conditioning to take place.
A) predict
B) replace
C) come after
D) come at the same time as

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Rescorla's contingency theory states that the CS must consistently predict the occurrence of the UCS for conditioning to occur. In other words, the animal must learn that the CS signals the impending arrival of the UCS. Therefore, the CS must predict the UCS, making choice A the best answer.

Rescorla Found That the CS Must __________ the UCS for Conditioning