To which food would you be more likely to show conditioned taste aversion?
A) a highly familiar food, because it was unusual for this food to make you ill
B) a highly familiar food, because you have learned that this food is safe
C) a novel food, because its characteristics are new to you and easily become paired with your becoming ill
D) a novel food, because its characteristics are new to you and easily become paired with the food's safety

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Conditioned taste aversion occurs when an individual associates a particular food with illness. In this case, a novel food (Option C) is more likely to lead to conditioned taste aversion because it is easy to associate its characteristics with becoming ill. Additionally, a highly familiar food (Option A or B) may already be associated with a sense of safety, making it less likely to create a negative association. Therefore, Option C is the best choice.

To Which Food Would You Be More Likely to Show