In an application of classical conditioning principles reported in the text, how were sheep ranchers able to protect their sheep from coyotes?
A)The sheep ranchers learned to shoot more accurately through reinforcement.
B)Live sheep were injected with a poison that would kill coyotes.
C)Sheep carcasses were injected with poison that would kill coyotes.
D)Sheep carcasses were injected with a poison that would sicken but not kill coyotes.
E)Sheep were classically conditioned to fear coyotes.

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Sheep carcasses were injected with a substance that would make coyotes ill but not kill them, utilizing classical conditioning to create an aversion in coyotes towards attacking sheep. This method relies on the principle of associating the taste of sheep with sickness, discouraging future attacks.

In an Application of Classical Conditioning Principles Reported in the Text