Both blocking and overshadowing demonstrate that
A) contiguity is the critical factor in conditioning.
B) mere contingency between a neutral stimulus and a US is insufficient for conditioning to occur.
C) mere contiguity between a neutral stimulus and a US is insufficient for conditioning to occur.
D) Both a and b are correct.

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Mere contiguity, or simply occurring together in time, between a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus (US) is not enough for conditioning to occur, as demonstrated by blocking and overshadowing. These phenomena show that additional factors, such as the predictiveness and salience of the stimuli, are important for conditioning to take place.

Both Blocking and Overshadowing Demonstrate That