When Harvey was a child,the only time he ate turnips was when he was at his grandmother's house for Christmas dinner.Now,as an adult,Harvey loves the taste of turnips because he associates them with Christmas at his grandmother's house.Which of the following best explains Harvey's preference for the taste of turnips in this example

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Harvey's association of turnips with Christmas at his grandmother's house is an example of classical conditioning, where a previously neutral stimulus (turnips) becomes associated with a positive or negative experience (Christmas at his grandmother's house), resulting in a preference or aversion to the stimulus.

When Harvey Was a Child,the Only Time He Ate Turnips