When Brett was only six years old, his older sister hid in his closet and then unexpectedly jumped out and scared him when he came into his dark bedroom. As an adult, Brett is still terrified of the dark. Based on principles of classical conditioning, Brett's current fear of the dark is a(n)

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Brett's fear of the dark is a conditioned response because it was learned through the association of a neutral stimulus (the dark) with a frightening experience (his sister jumping out and scaring him).

When Brett Was Only Six Years Old, His Older Sister