Cognitive learning theorists believe that the most important factor in learning through classical conditioning is
A)how often the conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus are paired
B)the time delay between the conditioned stimulus and the arrival of the unconditioned stimulus
C)the order in which the conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus are presented
D)how reliably the conditioned stimulus signals the arrival of the unconditioned stimulus

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Cognitive learning theorists emphasize the importance of the predictability of the unconditioned stimulus by the conditioned stimulus, meaning how reliably the conditioned stimulus signals the arrival of the unconditioned stimulus is seen as the most crucial factor in learning through classical conditioning.

Cognitive Learning Theorists Believe That the Most Important Factor in Learning