In Which of the Following Would the Acquisition of a Classically

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Multiple Choice

In which of the following would the acquisition of a classically conditioned response be the fastest?

• A)Hugh repeatedly rings a bell after he gives his dog a bone over multiple trials
• B)Hugh rings a bell and then gives his dog a treat 30 minutes later over multiple trials.
• C)Hugh makes his dog "play dead" and then gives him a treat if he has performed the behaviour.
• D)Hugh makes two pieces of toast every morning for breakfast,and upon popping out of the toaster,he throws one of the pieces of toast to his dog.

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Definitions:

Proximal

Describes a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or to the body trunk.

Lateral

Describing a position or direction toward the side of the body or a body structure, away from the midline.

Dorsal

Pertaining to the back or posterior part of an organism, opposite of ventral.

Distal

A term describing a position farther from the point of attachment or origin, typically used in reference to limbs or anatomical structures.