Classical conditioning involves the conditioning of the involuntary responses of the autonomic nervous system. Such responses include the elevation in heart rate associated with anxiety or fear, a response of the _____ nervous system.

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The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, which increases heart rate, among other physiological changes, in response to stress or fear. Therefore, classical conditioning of these responses would involve conditioning the sympathetic nervous system.

Classical Conditioning Involves the Conditioning of the Involuntary Responses of the Autonomic