In general, which statement about the size of an outcome that follows a cue is true?
A) The larger or more intense the outcome, the greater the likelihood that it will overwhelm the animal and disrupt learning.
B) The larger or more intense the outcome, the more rapidly learning occurs.
C) The size of the outcome is a more powerful cue affecting behavior than the timing of the outcome.
D) Evolution, or the preparedness factor, has little impact on behavior relative to the timing and size of the outcome.

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The larger or more intense the outcome, the more rapidly learning occurs because it creates a stronger association in the animal's mind between the cue and the outcome, facilitating faster learning.

In General, Which Statement About the Size of an Outcome