Which of the following psychologists is most likely to apply a cognitive perspective to research on classical conditioning?
A)Dr. Amir, who believes that the stronger the CS, the stronger the CR.
B)Dr. Harding, who believes the frequency of the pairings of the CS and US are the most important factor explaining strength of the CR.
C)Dr. Rivers, who believes that conditioned stimuli are signals or cues organisms use to make predictions about the environment.
D)Dr. Smithers, who believes that reducing the interval between the CS and US will help strengthen the CR.
E)Dr. Runes, who believes that the ability to think or conceptualize is the key factor in explaining the strength of association between the CS and the CR.

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Dr. Rivers' focus on conditioned stimuli as signals or cues for making predictions about the environment aligns with the cognitive perspective, which emphasizes mental processes like thinking, perception, and information processing.

Which of the Following Psychologists Is Most Likely to Apply