Miguel and his family recently returned from a vacation. On the airplane ride home, Miguel became sick with the flu. Ever since, Miguel says he will never fly in an airplane again because airplanes make him sick. Which theoretical notion can best account for Miguel's feelings?

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Miguel's feelings can be explained by classical conditioning, where he associates flying with getting sick due to the timing of his illness.

Miguel and His Family Recently Returned from a Vacation