Consider the following sequence of events: (1) A: B - C; (2) A - C; (3) [A + D]: B - C; (4) A - C; (5) D - no C. This is most similar to the phenomenon of
A) overshadowing.
B) blocking.
C) US revaluation.
D) latent inhibition.

Question

Consider the following sequence of events: (1) A: B -> C; (2) A -> C; (3) [A + D]: B -> C; (4) A -> C; (5) D -> no C. This is most similar to the phenomenon of
A) overshadowing.
B) blocking.
C) US revaluation.
D) latent inhibition.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Blocking occurs when a previously learned association (A -> C) prevents or blocks the learning of a new association ([A + D]: B -> C), as seen in the sequence where the presence of D does not lead to the learning of a new response because the association between A and C was already established.

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