According to the textbook:
A) classical conditioning can be demonstrated in laboratory conditions but is rarely demonstrated in real life.
B) it is easier to condition a fear of flowers in a person than it is to condition a fear of heights.
C) while a person can learn to fear just about anything, it is easier to learn to fear some things than others.
D) positive emotions are the only emotions that can be classically conditioned.

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The textbook states that while a person can learn to fear just about anything, it is easier to learn to fear some things than others. This indicates that some stimuli may be more easily associated with fear through classical conditioning. Option A is incorrect because classical conditioning is also often demonstrated in real life (such as in advertising). Option B is incorrect because research has shown that it is actually easier to condition a fear of heights than a fear of flowers (due to the inherent danger associated with falling from a height). Option D is incorrect because negative emotions (such as fear) can also be classically conditioned.

According to the Textbook