Which type of response cannot be classically conditioned in humans?
A) Becoming nauseous when smelling garlic
B) Feeling happy when you smell cinnamon
C) Experiencing increased heart rate when it is storming outside
D) Quitting your job because it does not pay enough

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Classical conditioning involves learning to associate a neutral stimulus with a reflex response, such as Pavlov's dogs learning to salivate at the sound of a bell. Quitting a job because it doesn't pay enough is not a reflex response and cannot be classically conditioned. A, B, and C are reflex responses that can be classically conditioned.

Which Type of Response Cannot Be Classically Conditioned in Humans