theories & Research in classical conditioning

Instructions: Submit typed answers to the following questions using your own words whenever possible. You don’t need to post replies to classmates. We are using this format on this assignment for collecting answer submissions. You should be able to copy and paste your answers from a Word document into the discussion board and post them. That way you have a copy of your answers to use to study for Exam #2. This assignment is worth 15 points.

1. What is the Rescorla-Wagner model? Briefly list and describe the 6 basic rules of this model.
2. Describe the “overshadowing effect” and explain how the Rescorla-Wagner model accounts for this phenomenon.
3. According to Seligman, what is the “equipotentialitypremise?” Is it thought to be correct? Why or why not?
4. Describe the role that classical conditioning plays in drug tolerance and addiction. What is a “compensatory conditioned response” and how may it relate to drug addiction and tolerance? Discuss one experiment that supports this theory.

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