The term "hedonic shift" refers to the
A) changed expectation that results from the shift from acquisition to extinction.
B) shift in expectation when an excitatory contingency is changed to an inhibitory contingency.
C) change in the stimuli used to cue the outcome in multiphase studies.
D) altered palatability of a flavor following its pairing with either pleasant or aversive outcomes.

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The term "hedonic shift" specifically refers to the change in how pleasurable or unpleasurable a flavor (or stimulus) is perceived after it has been associated with positive or negative outcomes, respectively. This concept is often explored in studies of taste aversion or preference conditioning.

The Term "Hedonic Shift" Refers to the