Learning occurs more rapidly with which type of stimuli?

Learning occurs more rapidly with primary stimuli because these stimuli are inherently significant and often biologically relevant. Primary stimuli typically elicit natural responses without prior conditioning, such as food or pain. Their direct connection to survival or fundamental needs makes them more impactful for learning.

In contrast, secondary stimuli, while they can become significant through association, often require additional reinforcement or experience before they elicit strong responses. Complex stimuli may involve multiple elements or contexts, making the learning process more complicated and potentially slower as the learner must integrate various components before understanding the association. Conditioned stimuli are learned through the process of conditioning and, while they can lead to rapid learning once established, they initially depend on prior experiences with primary stimuli for their effectiveness. Thus, primary stimuli enable a more immediate and instinctive learning response, which accounts for their rapid influence on learning compared to the other types of stimuli.