Which of the Following Would NOT Result in Classical Conditioning

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT result in classical conditioning?

• A) Food is presented just after a pinprick to the skin.
• B) An electric shock is followed by food in less than one second.
• C) A triangle drawn on a large card is associated with food.
• D) A lever happens to be pressed down and food is delivered.

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