When Harvey was a child, the only time he ate turnips was when he was at his grandmother's house for Christmas dinner. Now, as an adult, Harvey loves the taste of turnips because he associates them with Christmas at his grandmother's house. In this example, Harvey's preference for the taste of turnips could BEST be explained by using principles of
A)observational learning.
B)classical conditioning.
C)homeostatic conditioning.
D)genetic predispositions.

Question

When Harvey was a child, the only time he ate turnips was when he was at his grandmother's house for Christmas dinner. Now, as an adult, Harvey loves the taste of turnips because he associates them with Christmas at his grandmother's house. In this example, Harvey's preference for the taste of turnips could BEST be explained by using principles of ​
A)observational learning.
B)classical conditioning.
C)homeostatic conditioning.
D)genetic predispositions.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Harvey's preference for turnips is best explained by classical conditioning, where he has associated the taste of turnips with the positive experiences of Christmas at his grandmother's house, leading to a conditioned preference.

When Harvey Was a Child, the Only Time He Ate