Classical conditioning
A) helps infants anticipate what is about to happen next.
B) disappears once reflexive behaviors become voluntary.
C) plays a vital role in the formation of social relationships.
D) emerges only after newborn reflexes have begun to wane.

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Classical conditioning helps infants anticipate what is about to happen next. For example, a baby learns to associate the sound of a caregiver's voice with being fed, and will start to salivate or move their arms and legs in anticipation when they hear the voice. This association is formed through classical conditioning.

Option B is incorrect as classical conditioning can still occur even if a behavior is voluntary.

Option C is partially correct as classical conditioning does play a role in the formation of social relationships, but it is not the only factor involved.

Option D is incorrect as classical conditioning can occur from birth onwards, and is not dependent on the waning of newborn reflexes.

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