In Which of the Following Scenarios Is Roxie, the Dog

question 52

Multiple Choice

In which of the following scenarios is Roxie, the dog, most likely to rapidly learn to associate a conditioned stimulus with food?

• A) When Roxie's owner gets home from work, sometimes she gives Roxie a food treat right away; other times, they go for a short walk before Roxie is given the treat.
• B) During the week, Roxie gets treats for not scratching the furniture; during the weekend, she gets treats for performing complex tricks.
• C) Roxie's owner has two sons: The older son teaches Roxie tricks and sometimes rewards her with a treat, and the younger son likes to play fetch with Roxie.
• D) Each morning, Roxie's owner opens the squeaky kitchen cupboard, pours dog food into a bowl, and immediately puts the bowl of food on the floor for Roxie to eat.

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