This learning model emphasizes that the surprising or unexpected nature of the predictor stimulus is what is responsible for the strength of the US-CS connection.
A) classical-conditioning model
B) operant-conditioning model
C) observational learning model
D) Rescorla-Wagner model

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The Rescorla-Wagner model is a classical-conditioning model that specifically emphasizes the role of surprise in the conditioning process. It suggests that the strength of the US-CS connection depends on the degree to which the US is surprising or unexpected relative to what is predicted by the CS. Therefore, the best choice is D.

This Learning Model Emphasizes That the Surprising or Unexpected Nature