In classical conditioning, a procedure that involves training responses to one stimulus but not to others, even if they closely resemble the original CS, is called
A) discrimination.
B) generalization.
C) spontaneous recovery.
D) extinction.
E) acquisition.

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Discrimination in classical conditioning refers to the process where an organism learns to respond differently to various stimuli based on their differences, even if they are similar to the conditioned stimulus. This is in contrast to generalization, where the organism responds similarly to stimuli that resemble the conditioned stimulus.

In Classical Conditioning, a Procedure That Involves Training Responses to One