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Bob has contracted a stomach virus and will be extremely sick in 6 hours. At the moment, however, Bob is completely unaware of his condition. In fact, he is starving for his favorite food, pizza. His roommate wants anchovies on the pizza; although Bob never has eaten anchovies, he agrees. Bob eats six slices of pizza and likes the taste of the anchovies. A few hours later, Bob becomes extremely sick to his stomach. Describe the likely taste aversion that Bob will experience. Be sure to identify the US, CS, UR, and CR. Finally, discuss how the conditioning process might differ if Bob was a pigeon in Central Park instead of a college student.


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Brisk Walking

A moderate-intensity aerobic activity characterized by walking at a faster pace that increases heart rate while improving cardiovascular health.

Congenital Heart Defects

Birth defects that affect the structure and function of the heart, present at birth.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically ranging from ages 13 to 19.

Strokes

A medical condition characterized by the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage or rupture of blood vessels in the brain.

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