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Robert Rescorla's contingency theory suggests that learning occurs only when the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) provides information about the conditioned stimulus (CS).

Contingency Theory

The view that learning occurs when stimuli provide information about the likelihood of the occurrence of other stimuli.

Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Robert Rescorla

An American psychologist known for his work on the involvement of cognitive processes in classical conditioning, especially the contingency theory of learning.

  • Recognize the role of cognitive processes in learning.
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