In an Application of Classical Conditioning Principles Reported in the Text

question 127

Multiple Choice

In an application of classical conditioning principles reported in the text, how were sheep ranchers able to protect their sheep from coyotes?

• A)The sheep ranchers learned to shoot more accurately through reinforcement.
• B)Live sheep were injected with a poison that would kill coyotes.
• C)Sheep carcasses were injected with poison that would kill coyotes.
• D)Sheep carcasses were injected with a poison that would sicken but not kill coyotes.
• E)Sheep were classically conditioned to fear coyotes.

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