A police dog is quickly taught to detect the smell of drugs such as marijuana and cocaine.Which of the following best explains the ease with which the dog acquires this ability?
A) prepared learning
B) imprinting
C) desensitization
D) spontaneous recovery

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Prepared learning refers to the idea that some associations are easier to learn because they are biologically prepared. Dogs have a powerful sense of smell and are able to detect scents that humans cannot. Therefore, they are biologically prepared to detect and associate scents such as drugs.

A Police Dog Is Quickly Taught to Detect the Smell