A limitation of the Rescorla-Wagner model is that it cannot predict
A)the overexpectation effect
B)the CS preexposure effect
C)inhibitory conditioning
D)overshadowing

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The Rescorla-Wagner model struggles to predict the CS preexposure effect (also known as latent inhibition), where preexposure to the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus can inhibit later conditioning. This is because the model primarily focuses on the strength of the association between the conditioned and unconditioned stimuli, not taking into account the effects of stimulus exposure without pairing.

A Limitation of the Rescorla-Wagner Model Is That It Cannot