Stimulus control of instrumental behavior is demonstrated by which of the following?
A)similar responding in the presence of similar stimuli
B)similar responding in the presence of different stimuli
C)differential responding in the presence of different stimuli
D)differential responding in the presence of similar stimuli

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Stimulus control of instrumental behavior means that the behavior is under the control of the stimuli present in the environment. Differential responding in the presence of different stimuli is the best example of stimulus control, as the behavior is different depending on the specific stimulus present. Responding that is similar in the presence of similar or different stimuli would suggest that the behavior is not actually under stimulus control.

Stimulus Control of Instrumental Behavior Is Demonstrated by Which of the Following