Compared to other classically conditioned responses, taste aversions are unique in that ____.
A) the time interval between the US and the UR can be very long
B) the time interval between the US and the NS is quite short
C) they often occur after only a single pairing of the NS and the US
D) an above average number of pairings are needed

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Taste aversions can occur after only a single pairing of the NS (food/drink) and the US (sickness), which is known as the one-trial learning phenomenon. This is in contrast to other types of classical conditioning, which typically require multiple pairings before conditioning occurs. Additionally, taste aversions can occur even when the time interval between the NS and the US is quite long, meaning that the aversion is not dependent on the timing of the stimuli as much as the content of the stimuli.

Compared to Other Classically Conditioned Responses, Taste Aversions Are Unique