Your friend Madison became very ill a few hours after eating the fried chicken special in the college cafeteria. Now Madison feels queasy whenever she smells fried chicken. Having read the learning chapter in your psychology class, you explain that:

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Madison has experienced a learned taste aversion, which can occur after only one pairing of food and illness. This is a form of classical conditioning in which an association is formed between a specific food and the negative consequence of illness. Even a single pairing of food and illness can create a lasting aversion to that food. This explains Madison's queasy feelings when she smells fried chicken, as her body has learned to associate it with illness.

Your Friend Madison Became Very Ill a Few Hours After