Which of the following behaviors is most likely to have been acquired through the process of classical conditioning?
a. blinking when a light shines in your eyes
b. falling off your bicycle when you hit a bump
c. wincing when you hear the dentist's drill
d. sneezing when an irritant enters your nose cavity
Answer: c. wincing when you hear the dentist's drill
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