Every morning at the same time, John went into the den to feed his new tropical fish. After a few weeks, he noticed that the fish swam to the top of the tank when he entered the room. This is an example of
A) cognition.
B) imprinting.
C) classical conditioning.
D) operant conditioning.
E) maturation.

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This is an example of classical conditioning because the fish have learned to associate John's entry into the room with being fed, resulting in a response of swimming to the top of the tank.

Every Morning at the Same Time, John Went into the Den