If you are trying to use classical conditioning to train your pet mouse to be afraid of a flashing light,you will most likely be successful if you
A) pair the light with giving the mouse a treat.
B) pair the light with an electric shock.
C) take away the mouse's food after the light comes on.
D) take away the mouse's food before the light comes on.

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Pairing the light with an electric shock utilizes the principles of classical conditioning by associating an unconditioned stimulus (electric shock) that naturally elicits a fear response with a neutral stimulus (flashing light), eventually causing the mouse to fear the light.

If You Are Trying to Use Classical Conditioning to Train