A click and a scent are separately paired with a shock and each conditioned to the maximum associative value. The click and the scent are then combined into a compound stimulus and subjected to further pairings with the shock. This is most likely an experiment on the _____ effect.
A) blocking
B) overexpectation
C) overshadowing
D) sensory preconditioning

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The overexpectation effect occurs when two conditioned stimuli, each previously paired with an unconditioned stimulus, are combined into a compound stimulus and presented with the unconditioned stimulus, leading to a decrease in the conditioned response because the combined strength of the stimuli exceeds expectations based on their individual associations.

A Click and a Scent Are Separately Paired with a Shock