Which of the following is a true statement about stimulus control?
A)Stimulus control frequently occurs without stimulus discrimination.
B)Stimulus control cannot occur without stimulus discrimination.
C)Stimulus control of behavior is constant across a species.
D)None of the above

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Stimulus control occurs when a particular behavior is more likely to occur in the presence of a specific stimulus. This can only happen if the individual can discriminate between that stimulus and other stimuli in the environment. Therefore, stimulus discrimination is a necessary prerequisite for stimulus control.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Stimulus