Which of the following components of the Rescorla-Wagner model of classical conditioning helps us understand why learning is greatest at the beginning and diminishes with experience?
A) salience of the CS
B) salience of both CSs
C) salience of the US
D) the surprise factor

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The Rescorla-Wagner model posits that learning occurs most rapidly when an event is surprising, meaning the strength of conditioning increases most when the unconditioned stimulus (US) is unexpected. As the association between the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the US becomes more predictable, the surprise factor diminishes, leading to a decrease in the rate of learning.

Which of the Following Components of the Rescorla-Wagner Model of Classical