"In elementary school, whenever anyone vomited, the janitor would sprinkle this pink powder on it. Now whenever I smell that odor of the powder, I feel nauseated. I don't like smelling that pink powder." This illustrates:

A. continuity theory
B. taste-aversion learning
C. bait shyness
D. phobic disorder


Answer: B

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