Hedonic shift refers to
A) a change in the type of outcome associated with a CS (e.g., aversive to appetitive) during discrimination training.
B) a change in the value or appeal of a taste as a result of its being paired with a pleasant or unpleasant outcome.
C) the reduction in preference for a given taste that occurs from extensive exposure to that taste and no opportunity to experience other tastes.
D) response interaction or competition that occurs when appetitive and aversive motivation is used in the same group of subjects.

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Hedonic shift refers to the phenomenon where the perceived pleasure or displeasure associated with a taste changes due to its association with positive or negative outcomes. This concept is often explored in the context of conditioned taste aversions or preferences, where an initially neutral or liked taste can become disliked or liked more if it is paired with negative or positive consequences, respectively.

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