The Rescorla-Wagner model predicts that conditioning will be easier when the:
A)CS is an unfamiliar event.
B)CS is a familiar event.
C)UR is predictable.
D)UR is unpredictable.

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The Rescorla-Wagner model predicts that conditioning will be easier when the conditioned stimulus (CS) is an unfamiliar event because it has not been associated with other outcomes, making it easier for the organism to learn the new association.

The Rescorla-Wagner Model Predicts That Conditioning Will Be Easier When