In an experiment, rats were given sweetened water and then given something that induced nausea. Because of conditioned taste aversion, the rats
A) began to salivate every time they smelled the sweetened water.
B) refused to drink any water at all.
C) avoided the sweetened water.
D) refused to drink anything except sweetened water.

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Conditioned taste aversion refers to an animal's avoidance of a certain food or drink after becoming nauseated following its consumption. In this case, the rats were given sweetened water and then experienced nausea, causing them to develop an aversion to the sweetened water. Therefore, the rats would avoid the sweetened water.

In an Experiment, Rats Were Given Sweetened Water and Then