When words are paired with objects or other words that already elicit some emotional response, they may come to elicit that response. This would be an example of:
A) spontaneous recovery.
B) an intrinsic reinforcer.
C) counterconditioning.
D) higher-order conditioning.

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This is an example of higher-order conditioning, where a neutral stimulus (the words) become associated with an already conditioned stimulus (the object or other words that elicit an emotional response) and elicits the same response.

When Words Are Paired with Objects or Other Words That