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Ben and Jerry are at the mall enjoying some licorice ice cream.However,Jerry has a cold and can taste the ice cream but not smell it.After consuming massive amounts of ice cream,both Ben and Jerry suffer severe stomach cramps.Ben forms a strong aversion to the licorice ice cream,while Jerry only forms a milder version.This is probably due to ______.

A) overshadowing
B) CS preexposure effect
C) potentiation
D) higher-order conditioning

Overshadowing

A phenomenon in classical conditioning where a more salient stimulus prevents the learning of a less salient one.

CS Preexposure Effect

A phenomenon in classical conditioning where prior exposure to the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus can inhibit the formation of a conditioned response.

Potentiation

Potentiation refers to the increase in strength of nerve impulses along pathways that have been used previously, either short-term or long-term.

  • Comprehend the significance of context in shaping conditioning and its impacts on behavioral responses.
  • Determine the elements affecting the development and intensity of conditioned reactions.
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