Why do people usually cringe when they hear a dentist drill

A) observational learning
B) operant conditioning
C) behaviour modification
D) classical conditioning

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Why do people usually cringe when they hear a dentist drillA)  observational learningB)  operant conditioning C)  behaviour modificationD)  classical conditioning

Terry Buxton · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The sound of the dentist drill is often associated with pain and discomfort, which is a classic example of classical conditioning. Over time, this association between the sound of the drill and pain becomes automatic, leading to a negative emotional response (cringing) in people.

Why do people usually cringe when they hear a dentist drill

A) observational learning
B) operant conditioning
C) behaviour modification
D) classical conditioning

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