The "relative validity effect" refers to a learning phenomenon in which
A) a stimulus that is valid in one context may not be valid in another context.
B) the first behavior that solves a problem stops the learning process.
C) the stimulus that controls a behavior is the best predictor of that behavior, compared to all other present stimuli.
D) the validity of a stimulus changes from one conditioning trial to the next.

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The "relative validity effect" is a phenomenon where the stimulus that most accurately predicts a behavior or outcome, in comparison to other stimuli present, is the one that most strongly controls that behavior. This means that among several cues, the one with the highest predictive value relative to the others will have the greatest influence on learning and behavior.

The "Relative Validity Effect" Refers to a Learning Phenomenon in Which