A pigeon learns to peck only at a red disc.It will not peck at another disc that is identical in shape and size but a different colour.This illustrates the concept of
A)extinction.
B)discrimination.
C)avoidance training.
D)desensitization.

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The pigeon is able to differentiate between different stimuli and respond only to the red disc. This is an example of discrimination, which is the process of learning to distinguish between similar stimuli and respond only to the relevant one. Extinction refers to the gradual disappearance of a learned behavior due to the removal of reinforcement. Avoidance training involves teaching an organism to avoid a certain behavior or stimulus to avoid negative consequences. Desensitization is a type of therapy that involves gradually exposing an individual to a stimulus that causes anxiety or fear in order to reduce their sensitivity to it. None of these concepts apply to the scenario presented.

A Pigeon Learns to Peck Only at a Red Disc