Prior conditioning is to more salient as _____ is to _____.
A) overshadowing; blocking
B) blocking; overshadowing
C) latent inhibition; blocking
D) blocking; latent inhibition

Question

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Blocking is a phenomenon where a previously learned association prevents the learning of a new association with the same stimulus, which is analogous to how prior conditioning makes a stimulus more salient, preventing new associations. Overshadowing occurs when the presence of a more salient stimulus interferes with the conditioning of a less salient stimulus, which is not directly related to the effect of prior conditioning on salience.

Prior Conditioning Is to More Salient as _____ Is to _____

Prior Conditioning Is to More Salient as _ Is to _