Although a record of Sherman's blood pressure at home shows his pressure to be within normal limits, Sherman's blood pressure increases dramatically every time he enters a doctor's office to be examined. This reaction to the doctor's office is most likely due to:

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This reaction is most likely due to classical conditioning, where Sherman has learned to associate the doctor's office with stress or anxiety, causing his blood pressure to increase. This is a conditioned response to a specific environment.

Although a Record of Sherman's Blood Pressure at Home Shows