Suppose One Trains a Dog to Come Running for Food

question 103

Multiple Choice

Suppose one trains a dog to come running for food when one whistles a 60 dB whistle and also trains the same dog to NOT come running when one whistles a 70 dB whistle. According to the peak-shift effect, which whistle would then lead to the dog's fastest running?

• A) 50 dB
• B) 60 dB
• C) 70 dB
• D) 80 dB

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BCG Portfolio Analysis

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