Which of the following is an example of a discriminative stimulus?
A) a stop sign
B) the stimulus that acts as a UCS in classical conditioning
C) the white rat in Watson's Little Albert study of producing phobias
D) a knee jerk

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A discriminative stimulus is a cue that signals a particular consequence for a particular behavior. A stop sign is a clear discriminative stimulus that signals to drivers to stop their cars.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Discriminative