Which Is the Best Example of a Conditioned Response

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which is the best example of a conditioned response?

• A) A gun-shy dog cowers when he sees a shotgun.
• B) A child flinches when a balloon bursts a foot away from her face.
• C) A snail withdraws into its shell when someone pokes a stick at it.
• D) A dog perks up its ears and turns toward the source of an unexpected sound.

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