Which statement is an example of a conditioned emotional response?
A) A girl's heart rate increases upon entering the theater where she had previously seen a horror movie.
B) A boy is startled by a sudden loud noise outside his window on a stormy night.
C) A woman screams when she nearly steps on a snake during a mountain hike.
D) A child smiles on hearing a funny joke.

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A girl's heart rate increasing upon entering the theater where she had previously seen a horror movie is an example of a conditioned emotional response. This is because her emotional reaction (increased heart rate) is a learned response to a specific environment (the theater) associated with a previous emotional experience (watching a horror movie).

Which Statement Is an Example of a Conditioned Emotional Response