Which two phenomena are most similar, as explained by the Rescorla-Wagner model?
A) Blocking and conditioned inhibition
B) Extinction and contingency
C) Protection from extinction and blocking
D) Positive and negative patterning

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The Rescorla-Wagner model explains both blocking and protection from extinction as phenomena where a conditioned stimulus's ability to predict an unconditioned stimulus is crucial. In blocking, a previously learned association prevents the learning of a new association with a different stimulus. Protection from extinction involves a similar mechanism where a strong association prevents the weakening of the conditioned response.

Which Two Phenomena Are Most Similar, as Explained by the Rescorla-Wagner