Garcia and Koelling's studies of taste aversion in rats demonstrated the impact of ________ on classical conditioning.
A) cognitive processes
B) biological constraints
C) a fixed-interval reinforcement schedule
D) latent learning

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Garcia and Koelling's studies showed that certain biological constraints, such as the ease with which a particular CS can be associated with a US, can affect classical conditioning. Their research also suggested that taste aversion is a particularly strong and adaptive form of learning due to our biological need to avoid potentially harmful substances. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Garcia and Koelling's Studies of Taste Aversion in Rats Demonstrated