The non-matching-to-sample task involves an animal demonstrating that it knows
A) the meaning of a new stimulus.
B) the location of food in a maze.
C) how to pick up food.
D) how to examine the visual environment.

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The non-matching-to-sample task involves an animal being presented with a stimulus, then having to select a new or different stimulus from a set of options. This requires the animal to understand the meaning or significance of the new stimulus, indicating knowledge and learning.

The Non-Matching-To-Sample Task Involves an Animal Demonstrating That It Knows