According to Rescorla's theory, the CS must ________ the UCS or conditioning does not occur.
A) replace
B) come after
C) appear simultaneously with
D) predict

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Rescorla's theory of classical conditioning states that the conditioned stimulus (CS) must predict the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) in order for conditioning to occur. In other words, the animal must expect the UCS to follow the CS in order for the CS to become associated with the UCS. Therefore, choice D, "predict," is the best answer.

According to Rescorla's Theory, the CS Must ________ the UCS