You are sleepy before your 8 a.m. class and you notice the Starbucks on the walk to school. You stop for a drink and purchase something new that you really enjoy. The next day you do the same, and soon this has become a habit. This process is an example of
A) cognitive learning.
B) the scientific method.
C) behavioral learning.
D) attitude formation.
E) cognitive dissonance.

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This process is an example of behavioral learning, where a behavior (stopping for a drink) is reinforced by a positive outcome (enjoying the drink), leading to the formation of a habit.

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