Asked by Christian Lloyd Ogabang on Jun 19, 2024

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Which of the following statements is true in the context of taste aversions?

A) In taste aversion, the unconditioned stimulus can occur hours after the conditioned stimulus.
B) In taste aversion, the unconditioned stimulus and conditioned stimulus must be close together in time.
C) Taste aversions are unadaptive in nature.
D) Taste aversions are a form of systematic desensitization.

Taste Aversions

The acquired aversion to specific food or beverage due to its connection with a distressing or sickening event.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning.

  • Recognize the elements that lead to the development of taste aversions and understand learning from an evolutionary viewpoint.
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Erdem DuranJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In taste aversion learning, the unconditioned stimulus (such as illness or nausea) can indeed occur hours after the conditioned stimulus (the taste), and the association can still be formed. This is a unique aspect of taste aversion, differing from many other forms of classical conditioning where the stimuli must be presented very close together in time to form an association.