Which of the following statements regarding taste preferences is true?
A)Rats are better at "listening to what their body's need" than humans.
B)Rats deprived of a vitamin can develop a preference for a food high in that vitamin.
C)Rats don't seem to notice when their diet is missing critical nutrients.
D)Rats find the taste of cinnamon aversive.

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Rats deprived of a vitamin can develop a preference for a food high in that vitamin. This is known as an acquired taste preference and is a survival mechanism to ensure the rat gets the necessary nutrients. Option A is incorrect as it is not a valid comparison. Option C is incorrect as rats are actually very good at detecting nutrient deficiencies in their diet. Option D is incorrect as studies have shown that rats do not have an aversion to cinnamon.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Taste Preferences Is True