In operant conditioning, when a behavior that has been reinforced exhibits itself only in certain situations or contexts, ____ has occurred.
A) shaping
B) discrimination
C) generalization
D) latent learning

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Discrimination occurs when a behavior that has been reinforced only occurs in specific situations or contexts, and not in others. This means that the individual has learned to distinguish between different stimuli and only responds to certain ones.

In Operant Conditioning, When a Behavior That Has Been Reinforced