Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Preparedness

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of preparedness in conditioning?

• A) Birds quickly learn to avoid drinking water that is the same color as water that previously made them ill.
• B) Baby ducklings learn to recognize their mother's sight and call as they follow her around, and soon will follow nobody but their mother.
• C) A child learns that brushing his teeth always results in praise from his parents.
• D) Rats learn to avoid drinking water with a salty taste that previously made them ill.

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Definitions:

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Behavior Geneticist

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