As an infant, Stephanie received many penicillin injections from the doctor. When she later saw a photographer in a white coat that was similar to the doctor's coat, she started to cry. This is an example of __________
A) instrumental learning.
B) observational learning.
C) classical conditioning.
D) habituation.

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This is an example of classical conditioning, where Stephanie has associated the white coat with the painful injection she received from the doctor, leading to a fear response (crying) when she sees someone else wearing a similar coat.

As an Infant, Stephanie Received Many Penicillin Injections from the Doctor