A dog that approaches the source of a signal for food, such as an illuminated light, instead of the source of food, such as the food bowl, is demonstrating:
A) Autoshaping
B) Automaintenance
C) Sign tracking
D) Adjunctive behavior

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Sign tracking refers to the behavior where an animal, such as a dog, follows or approaches a cue (like an illuminated light) that signals the availability of a reward (like food), rather than going directly to the reward itself. This behavior demonstrates the animal's attraction to the signal associated with the reward.

A Dog That Approaches the Source of a Signal for Food