Which of the following represents an application of a cognitive perspective on classical conditioning?
A)The organism uses the CS to make predictions about the occurrence of events in the environment.
B)The stronger the CS, the stronger the CR.
C)The stronger the CS, the greater the resistance to extinction.
D)The US holds information value that the organism uses to know how to respond.
E)The US becomes a reliable signal for predicting the occurrence of the CS.

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The cognitive perspective on classical conditioning emphasizes the role of mental processes, such as prediction and expectation, in learning. Choice A reflects this by suggesting that the organism uses the conditioned stimulus (CS) to make predictions about events.

Which of the Following Represents an Application of a Cognitive