Sallie Noticed That When Her Alarm Clock Goes Off in the Morning

question 48

Multiple Choice

Sallie noticed that when her alarm clock goes off in the morning, her dog Ruffles is standing by her bed salivating. This is because she immediately rolls out of bed and feeds Ruffles, who very much enjoys his canned dog food. It is likely that ________.

• A) Sallie has conditioned Ruffles to enjoy canned dog food
• B) Sallie has conditioned Ruffles to sleep next to her bed
• C) Sallie has conditioned Ruffles to salivate over canned dog food
• D) Sallie has conditioned Ruffles to salivate to the sound of her alarm clock

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