Which of the following would NOT result in classical conditioning?
A) Food is presented just after a pinprick to the skin.
B) An electric shock is followed by food in less than one second.
C) A triangle drawn on a large card is associated with food.
D) A lever happens to be pressed down and food is delivered.

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Classical conditioning requires an association to be made between two stimuli, with one of the stimuli causing a response that was originally caused only by the other stimulus. Option D does not involve any association between stimuli, and therefore would not result in classical conditioning.

Which of the Following Would NOT Result in Classical Conditioning