In classical conditioning, a subject can learn to respond to one CS but not to another similar CS. This is the phenomenon of
A) extinction.
B) stimulus generalization.
C) conditioned forgetting.
D) stimulus discrimination.

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Stimulus discrimination refers to the ability of a subject to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond only to the specific conditioned stimulus. This is important in real-life situations where a person must respond to specific cues to avoid danger or obtain rewards.

In Classical Conditioning, a Subject Can Learn to Respond to One