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 teeth always results in praise from parents.
D) Rats learn to avoid drinking water with a salty taste that previously made them ill.

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Preparedness refers to the idea that certain associations are learned more readily than others due to evolutionary factors. Examples A, B, and D all involve learning associations that are evolutionarily advantageous, such as avoiding potentially harmful substances or recognizing and following a caregiver. However, the association between brushing teeth and receiving praise from parents is not necessarily evolutionarily advantageous and is not an example of preparedness conditioning.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Preparedness