According to the Rescorla-Wagner model, if a novel CS is repeatedly presented without any US, the associative strength of that CS should
A) become inhibitory.
B) become excitatory.
C) remain neutral or zero.
D) be unchanged, although alpha for the CS will be reduced.

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The Rescorla-Wagner model predicts that if a conditioned stimulus (CS) is repeatedly presented without being paired with an unconditioned stimulus (US), the associative strength between the CS and the US will not develop or increase. Instead, it will remain neutral or zero, as no association is being formed or strengthened through pairing.

According to the Rescorla-Wagner Model, If a Novel CS Is