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Classical Conditioning
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Birds who find their food by sight will avoid any object or insect that simply looks like the one that previously made them sick. This is a result of
A
biological preparedness.
B
maturation.
C
reflex.
D
operant conditioning.

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Identify the key concept in the problem: Birds avoiding objects or insects that resemble those that previously made them sick.
Understand that this behavior is an example of a learned avoidance based on past negative experiences.
Consider the options provided: biological preparedness, maturation, reflex, and operant conditioning.
Biological preparedness refers to the idea that organisms are innately predisposed to form associations between certain stimuli and responses, especially those that are crucial for survival.
Conclude that the behavior described aligns with biological preparedness, as it involves an innate tendency to avoid potentially harmful stimuli based on past experiences.
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