Jason is tired of the local squirrel knocking over his garbage can and eating the food scraps inside of it. He puts some powder on the leftover food that will make the squirrel sick, so that the squirrel will stop acting in this manner. What genetic characteristic is Jason using to his advantage in this example?
A. Stimulus generalization
B. Taste aversion
C. Stimulus discrimination
D. Extinction
Answer: B
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