Clara works in an industrial facility. Whenever a bright blue strobe light flashes on her control console, it is immediately followed by an extremely loud, startling alarm siren that makes Clara jump in panic and causes her heart rate to spike. Now, whenever Clara sees the bright blue strobe light flash, her heart immediately races and she experiences intense anxiety, even when the siren is disabled and completely silent.
Using your knowledge of classical conditioning, explain Clara's reaction to the bright blue strobe light.
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