Taste aversion differs from typical classical conditioning because:
A) it requires multiple pairings of the CS and the UCS.
B) it produces no measurable conditioned response.
C) the association can be learned in a single pairing of the CS and the UCS.
D) the learning can be easily extinguished.

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Taste aversion is a form of classical conditioning in which an individual associates a specific taste or smell with negative consequences such as illness or nausea, leading to an aversion to that particular food or drink. Unlike traditional classical conditioning, taste aversion only requires a single pairing of the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) for learning to occur. This is because the association is biologically prepared in humans and animals, as survival is enhanced by quickly learning to avoid potentially toxic substances.

Taste Aversion Differs from Typical Classical Conditioning Because