Which of the following is an example of a conditioned emotional response?
A)A girl's heart rate increases upon entering the theater where she had previously seen a horror movie.
B)A boy is startled by a sudden loud noise outside his window on a stormy night.
C)A woman screams when she nearly steps on a snake during a mountain hike.
D)A child smiles on hearing a funny joke.

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A conditioned emotional response is when an individual experiences an emotional reaction to a stimulus that is associated with a previous emotional experience. In this scenario, the girl's heart rate increasing upon entering the theater where she had previously seen a horror movie is an example of a conditioned emotional response.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Conditioned