Sunil Wishes to Classically Condition His Dog to Fear Skunks

question 78

Multiple Choice

Sunil wishes to classically condition his dog to fear skunks so he does not get sprayed again.This task should be much easier than teaching him to fear a houseplant because:

• A) the dog is biologically prepared to fear certain types of objects
• B) the dog has high intelligence
• C) the dog is biologically conditioned to fear skunks
• D) the dog's mind cannot physically be trained to fear plants

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Definitions:

Epicranius

A muscle of the scalp consisting of the frontalis and occipitalis, which raise the eyebrows and move the scalp.

Orbicularis Oculi

A muscle around the eye that allows the eyelids to close.

Zygomaticus

The zygomaticus refers to two facial muscles, the zygomaticus major and minor, which extend from the cheekbone to the corners of the mouth and are responsible for raising the upper lip, contributing to facial expressions such as smiling.

Sternocleidomastoid

A significant muscle in the neck that is involved in the rotation and flexion of the head.