Learned reactions worsen many cases of hypertension. For example, traffic jams and arguments with a spouse can trigger a dangerous rise in blood pressure because these situations have become
A)conditioned stimuli.
B)conditioned responses.
C)unconditioned stimuli.
D)unconditioned responses.

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Traffic jams and arguments with a spouse act as conditioned stimuli because they are neutral events that have become associated with a stress response, leading to an increase in blood pressure. This association is learned over time, distinguishing them as conditioned stimuli rather than unconditioned stimuli or responses.

Learned Reactions Worsen Many Cases of Hypertension