Asked by Isabella Reecy on Jun 09, 2024
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Last month Walter became sick after eating two chili dogs, so he no longer likes chili dogs. Walter has experienced __________
A) blocking.
B) conditioned taste aversion.
C) operant taste conditioning.
D) noncontingent conditioning.
Conditioned Taste Aversion
An acquired response where an individual associates the taste of a certain food or drink with a negative response, typically after illness.
Chili Dogs
A popular food item consisting of a hot dog served in a bun and topped with chili sauce.
- Appreciate the role of biological readiness in acquiring knowledge and forming conditioned taste dislikes.
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KM
Kayla MooreJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Walter has experienced conditioned taste aversion, which occurs when a previously appetitive food or drink becomes associated with negative consequences (in this case, becoming sick after eating chili dogs), and the individual subsequently avoids that food or drink.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the role of biological readiness in acquiring knowledge and forming conditioned taste dislikes.