Sam is trying to condition his dog to salivate to a bell. He rings the bell and immediately after, while the bell is still ringing, he places food in the dog's mouth. Sam is using _____ conditioning.

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Delayed conditioning occurs when the conditioned stimulus (in this case, the bell) is presented and continues until the unconditioned stimulus (food) is presented. This method allows for a slight overlap or immediate succession, which is what Sam is doing.

Sam Is Trying to Condition His Dog to Salivate to a Bell