The Rescorla-Wagner model emphasizes the importance of

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Rescorla-Wagner model emphasizes the importance of the surprisingness of the US (Unconditioned Stimulus). It suggests that learning occurs when the US is unexpected or surprising, leading to a stronger association between the CS (Conditioned Stimulus) and the US. This model focuses on the prediction error—the difference between expected and actual outcomes—as a key driver of conditioning.

The Rescorla-Wagner Model Emphasizes the Importance of