Jimmy notices that the time is twelve o'clock noon. After looking at his watch, he begins to feel hungry. His hunger response is best thought of as an example of:
A) shaping
B) classical conditioning
C) operant conditioning
D) counter conditioning

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In classical conditioning, a naturally occurring reflex becomes associated with an environmental cue. In this case, the feeling of hunger that accompanies not having eaten for several hours has become associated with the time twelve o'clock noon. The time is the environmental cue.

Jimmy Notices That the Time Is Twelve O'clock Noon