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Rebecca's story of becoming nauseated and vomiting after eating a spoiled candy bar is a good example of __________.a. a biological imperativeb. a conditioned taste aversion c. learned empathyd. negative reinforcement
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It is a strong association between a food stimulus and nausea. This is a protective mechanism that prevents an animal from eating food that has previously made it sick. Show more…
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