Asked by Berly-kae Galzote on Jun 10, 2024
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Generally, how long does it take a rat to learn to avoid a food that made it ill?
A) one trial
B) after a few CS-US pairings
C) until the poison and the food are presented simultaneously
D) impossible to predict; all rats are different in their learned response to poison avoidance
One Trial
A learning process that occurs after only a single exposure to a stimulus or event, leading to a change in behavior or knowledge.
Illness
A state of poor health, encompassing diverse types of diseases, disorders, and conditions.
- Understand the concept of taste aversion learning and its unique properties.
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cedric haskinsJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Rats can learn to avoid a food that made them ill after just one trial, demonstrating a strong ability to associate the taste of a particular food with the subsequent feeling of illness. This is an example of conditioned taste aversion.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of taste aversion learning and its unique properties.
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