Every time Maricella goes to work in the morning,she notices that her dog sulks in the corner of the room and looks very sad.Over several weeks,she notices that the dog gets unhappy when she picks up her car keys,immediately before leaving the house.Which phenomenon of learning best describes the dog's behaviour?
A)Classical conditioning
B)Innate learning
C)Punishment by removal
D)Instinctive drift

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Classical conditioning is a type of learning where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a particular outcome or response. In this case, the sound of Maricella picking up her car keys has become a conditioned stimulus that elicits a negative emotional response (sadness) in the dog because it is associated with Maricella leaving for work.

Every Time Maricella Goes to Work in the Morning,she Notices