The sight of a needle can trigger fear in some people.What type of learning can explain this association?
A) classical conditioning
B) instrumental conditioning
C) cognitive learning
D) imprinting

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Classical conditioning occurs when a previously neutral stimulus (such as seeing a needle) becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus (such as pain or discomfort from receiving a shot), resulting in a conditioned response (such as fear or anxiety at the sight of a needle).

The Sight of a Needle Can Trigger Fear in Some