Suppose we classically condition a rabbit by pairing a tone with a puff of air to the eyes.According to the Rescorla-Wagner model,if the learning rate ($\beta$)is 0.3,what is W_TONE at the end of the first trial? A)0 B)100 C)30 D)0.30

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According to the Rescorla-Wagner model, the change in associative strength on a particular trial is determined by the difference between the maximum associative strength that can be acquired for that CS (which is assumed to be 1 in this case) and the current associative strength of the CS. The change in associative strength is then multiplied by the learning rate (β) to determine the amount of learning that occurs on that trial. At the end of the first trial, the expected associative strength of the tone would be 0+0.3(1-0) = 0.3. Therefore, the correct answer is C) 30.

Suppose We Classically Condition a Rabbit by Pairing a Tone β\betaβ

Suppose We Classically Condition a Rabbit by Pairing a Tone $\beta$