Every morning at the same time, John went into the den to feed his new tropical fish. After a few weeks, he noticed that the fish swam to the top of the tank when he entered the room. This is an example of ________.
A) cognition
B) imprinting
C) classical conditioning
D) operant conditioning

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This is an example of classical conditioning, where the fish have associated the sound or sight of John entering the room with the presence of food, causing them to swim to the top of the tank in anticipation.

Every Morning at the Same Time, John Went into the Den