Which of the following best illustrates the conditioning principle of contingency?
A. Michelle is more likely to quickly associate cheese with feeling sick if she gets sick every time she eats cheese.
B. Michelle is more likely to associate cheese with feeling sick if she is feeling sick before eating cheese and it makes her feel sicker.
C. Michelle is more likely to associate cheese with feeling sick if someone else she knows also gets sick after eating cheese.
D. Michelle is more likely to associate cheese with feeling sick if she really enjoys cheese and eats a lot of that specific food.
Answer: A
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