Which of the following is an example of vicarious classical conditioning?
A) As a young child, Jorge frequently observed his older sisters jump around and scream whenever any of them saw a spider, as they were very afraid of them. Subsequently, Jorge experiences feelings of fear when he sees a spider.
B) Marcus is told about a new product by a close friend and decides to buy it for himself.
C) A cat responds to the sound of a bell because it sounds similar to a bell it hears on the television.
D) Jada watches her grandfather check the air pressure in her bike tire and then use a hand pump to add air to the tire. She is later able to check the air pressure and pump up the tire herself.

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Vicarious classical conditioning occurs when an individual learns to respond to a stimulus after observing someone else's emotional reaction to that stimulus. In this example, Jorge observes his sister's fear response to spiders and subsequently experiences fear in response to seeing a spider.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Vicarious Classical