A Dog Has Been Classically Conditioned to Salivate to the Sound

question 137

Multiple Choice

A dog has been classically conditioned to salivate to the sound of a bell. A lab worker continuously rings the bell but never presents any more meat after ringing the bell. What is likely to happen to the dog's salivation response?

• A) It will stop the first time the bell is rung and no meat is presented.
• B) It will slowly decrease and eventually stop.
• C) It will remain the same.
• D) It will slowly, but steadily, increase.

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