Which one of the following examples best illustrates classical conditioning?
A)geese following the first thing they see upon hatching
B)cats running into the kitchen when they hear a food can being opened
C)birds hatching in isolation and singing their species-specific song
D)cats seeing a mouse and chasing it

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Classical conditioning involves the association of a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus to produce a response. In this example, the sound of the food can opening is the neutral stimulus that becomes associated with the meaningful stimulus of receiving food, leading to the response of the cats running to the kitchen when they hear the sound of the can being opened.

Which One of the Following Examples Best Illustrates Classical Conditioning