The ability to distinguish between a conditioned stimulus and similar stimuli that do not signal an unconditioned stimulus is called __________________?
Correct answer: C. discrimination
- A. shaping
- B. acquisition
- C. discrimination
- D. generalization
Explanation
Stimulus discrimination is the ability to respond differently to a conditioned stimulus and similar stimuli that are not paired with the unconditioned stimulus. Generalization is the opposite tendency, in which the response spreads to similar stimuli.
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