Claude had an unpleasant experience during his last visit to Dallas, Texas. He was approached by two men with strong Texas accents who wielded sharp knives, roughed him up, cracked a rib, and stole all his money
Ever since Claude was mugged, he has taken an instant dislike to anyone who speaks with a Texas twang. Claude's negative attitude toward Texas accents is most probably a result of
a. instrumental conditioning.
b. attitude accessibility.
c. classical conditioning.
d. cognitive dissonance reduction.
Answer: C
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