An example of a discriminative stimulus might be ________.
A) a stop sign
B) the stimulus that acts as a UCS in classical conditioning
C) the white rat in Watson's Little Albert study of producing phobias
D) a knee jerk

Question

An example of a discriminative stimulus might be ________.
A) a stop sign 
B) the stimulus that acts as a UCS in classical conditioning
C) the white rat in Watson's Little Albert study of producing phobias 
D) a knee jerk

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A discriminative stimulus is a cue that signals the availability of reinforcement. In this case, a stop sign serves as a cue for drivers to stop their vehicle, and failure to do so can result in negative consequences such as getting a ticket or causing an accident.

An Example of a Discriminative Stimulus Might Be ________