Tom watches as a wasp lands on his arm and stings him. As a result, Tom is now afraid of wasps. This scenario is an example of _____ conditioning.

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This scenario is an example of delayed conditioning, where the conditioned stimulus (the wasp landing on the arm) is presented before the unconditioned stimulus (the sting), with a short overlap or delay between the two.

Tom Watches as a Wasp Lands on His Arm and Stings