Which scenario would result in the fastest acquisition of a classically conditioned response?
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,and when they pop out of the toaster,he throws one of the pieces of toast to his dog.

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The fastest acquisition of a classically conditioned response occurs when the conditioned stimulus (the toast popping out of the toaster) is closely followed by the unconditioned stimulus (throwing a piece of toast to the dog). This temporal proximity allows the dog to quickly associate the sound of the toast popping with receiving a treat, leading to a faster conditioning process compared to the other scenarios where the stimuli are either not closely linked in time or involve operant conditioning rather than classical conditioning.

Which Scenario Would Result in the Fastest Acquisition of a Classically