Which of the following could be concluded from the study of learned taste aversion in children undergoing chemotherapy?
A. Learned taste aversions only last for a few days.
B. People can only learn to avoid food that is sour or bitter in taste.
C. People can only learn to avoid food that is poisonous.
D. Learned taste aversions last for months to years.
Answer: D
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