What occurs when an organism responds to one specific CS but not to other similar stimuli?
A) assimilation
B) generalization
C) extinction
D) discrimination

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Discrimination refers to the ability of an organism to accurately respond to one specific CS but not to other similar stimuli. This is achieved through learning to differentiate between the specific CS and other similar stimuli, which are not associated with the same response.

What Occurs When an Organism Responds to One Specific CS