Autoshaping will not be observed unless
A)illumination of the key light predicts an upcoming food delivery
B)a peck at the key produces immediate food
C)a peck at the key produces a darkening of the key light
D)all of the above

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Autoshaping, also known as sign tracking, occurs when an animal begins to associate a neutral stimulus (like a key light) with a reward (like food). This association happens when the neutral stimulus predicts the upcoming delivery of the reward, as in choice A.

Autoshaping Will Not Be Observed Unless