Alicia was involved in an automobile accident at the corner of Maple Street and Vine. Since the accident, every time Alicia approaches that intersection, she starts to sweat and her heart begins to race. In classical conditioning, which of the following terms applies to the increase in Alicia's heart rate and her sweating?

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In classical conditioning, the initial response (such as sweating and increased heart rate) to an unconditioned stimulus (the accident) becomes a conditioned response when it is paired with a new stimulus (the intersection). Therefore, the increased heart rate and sweating are now a conditioned response.

Alicia Was Involved in an Automobile Accident at the Corner