Which of the following is NOT an example of preparedness in conditioning?

a. A child learns that brushing his teeth always results in praise from his parents.
b. Birds quickly learn to avoid drinking water that is the same color as water that
previously made them ill.
c. Baby ducklings learn to recognize their mother's sight and call as they follow her
around, and soon will follow nobody but their mother.
d. Rats learn to avoid drinking water with a salty taste that previously made them ill.


A

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