Asked by Alina Moloko on Jul 12, 2024
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Conditioned taste aversions are found ________.
A) in humans and other animals with a well-developed sense of taste
B) only in nonhuman animals
C) in virtually all animals
D) only in humans
Taste Aversions
A learned response where an individual develops a dislike or avoidance of a food after a negative experience, such as illness, associated with it.
- Explain the principle of conditioned taste aversions and provide examples.
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Zybrea KnightJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Conditioned taste aversions are a well-documented phenomenon in humans and other animals with a developed sense of taste. This learned response occurs when an animal associates a particular taste with a negative outcome, such as illness or nausea, and then avoids the taste in the future.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the principle of conditioned taste aversions and provide examples.