When given a red pen rather than a black pen for correcting essays,people spot more errors.This best illustrates the subtle impact of
A) learned associations.
B) behaviorism.
C) spontaneous recovery.
D) unconditioned responding.

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The use of a red pen for correcting essays has become a learned association with errors and mistakes, leading people to be more vigilant and attentive when using it. This is an example of classical conditioning, where the red pen acts as a conditioned stimulus that elicits a conditioned response of being more detail-oriented in checking for errors.

When Given a Red Pen Rather Than a Black Pen