In nature, many species are _____ to associate specific locations and tastes with nausea and, thus, discourage the animal from eating the potentially dangerous food.
A)vicariously conditioned
B)instrumentally conditioned
C)biologically prepared
D)operantly taught

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The concept described in the sentence is "biological preparedness," which refers to the idea that some species are evolutionarily wired to more easily learn certain associations (such as between nausea and a dangerous food). This is different than instrumental conditioning, operant conditioning, or vicarious conditioning, which are all forms of learning that occur through various forms of reinforcement or observation.

In Nature, Many Species Are _____ to Associate Specific Locations