The least effective conditioning procedure is .
A)simultaneous
B)trace
C)delay
D)backward

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The backward conditioning procedure is the least effective because it presents the unconditioned stimulus before the conditioned stimulus, which does not allow for the association between the two stimuli to form. Therefore, the best choice would be any option other than D. Options A, B, and C all present the conditioned stimulus before or at the same time as the unconditioned stimulus, which is necessary for effective conditioning to occur. However, among the options that present the conditioned stimulus before or at the same time as the unconditioned stimulus, delay conditioning is considered to be the most effective.

The Least Effective Conditioning Procedure Is