Every time Maricella goes to work in the morning, she notices that her dog sulks in the corner of the room and looks very sad. Over several weeks, she notices that the dog gets unhappy when she picks up her car keys, immediately before leaving the house. Which phenomenon of learning best describes the dog's behaviour?
A)Observational learning
B)Innate learning
C)Punishments by removal
D)Classical conditioning

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The dog's behavior is an example of classical conditioning, where the dog associates the sight of Maricella's car keys with her leaving for work, causing the dog to feel sad and sulk in the corner of the room.

Every Time Maricella Goes to Work in the Morning, She