Isabella learns a positive response to the word birthday because of its association with gifts and attention. This would be an example of:
A) counterconditioning.
B) higher-order conditioning.
C) spontaneous recovery.
D) an intrinsic reinforcer.

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Higher-order conditioning occurs when a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a conditioned stimulus, leading to a conditioned response. In this case, the word "birthday" becomes associated with the positive experiences of gifts and attention.

Isabella Learns a Positive Response to the Word Birthday Because