Sunil Wants to Classically Condition His Dog to Fear Skunks

question 53

Multiple Choice

Sunil wants 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 house plant because a dog _______.

• A) is biologically prepared to fear animals that might cause it harm
• B) has high intelligence compared with other animals
• C) can easily be conditioned to fear skunks specifically
• D) likens house plants to grass, which is where the dog goes to the bathroom

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