The idea that we can tell the difference between the appropriate occasion for a response and an inappropriate occasion for a response is known as
A) the law of effect.
B) stimulus discrimination.
C) stimulus generalization.
D) vicarious learning.

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Stimulus discrimination refers to the ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond accordingly. In this case, the ability to determine the appropriate occasion for a response versus an inappropriate occasion for a response requires stimulus discrimination. The other options are not relevant in this context.

The Idea That We Can Tell the Difference Between the Appropriate