By directly experiencing a thunderstorm,we learn that a flash of lightning signals an impending crash of thunder.This best illustrates
A) operant conditioning.
B) spontaneous recovery.
C) observational learning.
D) classical conditioning.

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This is an example of classical conditioning, as the flash of lightning (conditioned stimulus) has become associated with the impending crash of thunder (unconditioned stimulus) through repeated pairings. This results in the thunder becoming a conditioned response to the lightning.

By Directly Experiencing a Thunderstorm,we Learn That a Flash of Lightning