Last month Walter became sick after eating two chili dogs, so he no longer likes chili dogs. Walter has experienced __________
A) blocking.
B) conditioned taste aversion.
C) operant taste conditioning.
D) noncontingent conditioning.

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Walter has experienced conditioned taste aversion, which occurs when a previously appetitive food or drink becomes associated with negative consequences (in this case, becoming sick after eating chili dogs), and the individual subsequently avoids that food or drink.

Last Month Walter Became Sick After Eating Two Chili Dogs