Question

An experimenter plans to condition a dog to salivate to a light by pairing the light with food. The dog will learn to salivate to the light most quickly if the experimenter presents the light five seconds after the food. a half-second before the food. a half-second after the food. at precisely the same time as the food. five seconds before the food.A)five seconds before the food.B)a half-second before the food.C)at precisely the same time as the food.D)a half-second after the food.E)five seconds after the food.

Answer 1

Answer:

C) at precisely the same time as the food.

Explanation:

In an experiment that is carried out to induce an expected outcome, the two variables are always introduced together. This would help in ensuring that the desired aim is achieved rather than lost.

In the case of the experimenter trying to condition a dog to salivate to light during feeding, The best result would be the introduction of the two variables-light and the dog food together.