Which of the following is the best example of classical conditioning?
A) Bob buys a lottery ticket each time he gets his car inspected because four years ago he won $100 on a ticket he bought immediately after a car inspection.
B) Sam underwent a painful dental procedure, and now his palms sweat when he sees the door to his dentist's office.
C) Sally's dog brings her the newspaper and gets a pat on the head in return.
D) Ted drops his economics course after failing the first exam.

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This is an example of classical conditioning because Sam's palms sweating is an involuntary response to the door of the dentist's office, which is a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with the painful dental procedure.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Classical