In classical conditioning, ________ occurs when a stimulus similar to the conditioned stimulus fails to evoke the conditional response.
A) counterconditioning
B) acquisition
C) stimulus generalization
D) stimulus discrimination

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Stimulus discrimination occurs when a stimulus similar to the conditioned stimulus fails to evoke the conditional response. This means that the organism has learned to respond to the specific conditioned stimulus and not to other similar stimuli.

In Classical Conditioning, ________ Occurs When a Stimulus Similar to the Conditioned