Little Henry knows that when he goes shopping with Mommy and throws a tantrum, he never gets a treat. However, he also knows that if he throws a tantrum when his Dad takes him, his Dad always gives in. Little Henry is demonstrating
A) generalization.
B) renewal.
C) discrimination.
D) habituation.

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Little Henry is able to discriminate between his Mommy's behavior and his Dad's behavior and adjusts his own behavior accordingly. He knows that throwing a tantrum with his Mommy will not result in a treat, but throwing a tantrum with his Dad will. Discrimination refers to the ability to distinguish between similar stimuli and respond differently to them.

Little Henry Knows That When He Goes Shopping with Mommy