Claude had an unpleasant experience during his last visit to Dallas, Texas. He was approached by two men with strong Texas accents who wielded sharp knives, roughed him up, cracked a rib, and stole all his money. Ever since Claude was mugged, he has taken an instant dislike to anyone who speaks with a Texas twang. Claude's negative attitude toward Texas accents is most probably a result of __________.
A) instrumental conditioning
B) attitude accessibility
C) classical conditioning
D) cognitive dissonance reduction

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Claude's negative attitude toward Texas accents is most likely a result of classical conditioning, since he experienced an aversive event (being mugged) while two men with strong Texas accents were present, leading him to associate the accent with the unpleasant experience.

Claude Had an Unpleasant Experience During His Last Visit to Dallas