The behavior of leaving one's house every day at exactly 8:05 in the morning is an example of _____.
A) stimulus control
B) a DRO schedule
C) stimulus generalization
D) the peak shift effect

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This behavior is an example of stimulus control, which occurs when the presence of a specific stimulus (in this case, the time of day being 8:05 AM) controls the occurrence of a behavior (leaving the house). Stimulus control is established when a behavior is consistently reinforced in the presence of a specific stimulus and not in its absence.

The Behavior of Leaving One's House Every Day at Exactly