Some alcoholics are given a drug called Antabuse, which reacts with alcohol to cause nausea and vomiting. The use of Antabuse to treat alcoholism is an application of
A) stimulus generalization.
B) higher-order conditioning.
C) negative reinforcement.
D) conditioned taste aversions.

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Antabuse creates a conditioned taste aversion by associating the taste of alcohol with the unpleasant effects of nausea and vomiting, thereby discouraging the consumption of alcohol.

Some Alcoholics Are Given a Drug Called Antabuse, Which Reacts