John did poorly in his chemistry class and as a result did not like the professor.Further,he also disliked his chemistry professor's friend with whom he had never taken a class.This dislike of the professor's friend is an example of ______.
A)counterconditioning
B)stimulus substitution
C)higher-order conditioning
D)systematic conditional learning

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Higher-order conditioning occurs when a stimulus that was previously neutral is paired with a conditioned stimulus, leading to a conditioned response. In this case, John's dislike for the professor extends to the professor's friend, whom he associates with the professor.

John Did Poorly in His Chemistry Class and as a Result