In a classic experiment, coyotes were given lamb tainted with lithium chloride.The coyotes became nauseated and vomited.After one or two such treatments, they developed _____, a lasting distaste for the tainted food.
A)acquired anorexia nervosa
B)acquired bulimia nervosa
C)bait shyness
D)operant aversion acquisition

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The lasting distaste for the tainted food that the coyotes developed is referred to as bait shyness. This is a type of learned aversion where an animal associates a particular food with illness or discomfort and avoids it in the future. The other answer options, such as acquired anorexia nervosa and acquired bulimia nervosa, are not relevant in this scenario as there is no evidence of disordered eating behaviors. Operant aversion acquisition also does not describe the process at play here, as it refers to the reinforcement or punishment of behaviors through conditioning.

In a Classic Experiment, Coyotes Were Given Lamb Tainted with Lithium