Sharon has learned that her language arts teacher answers her questions willingly but that her biology teacher discourages questions. Sharon therefore asks questions in language arts but not in biology. In behaviorist terminology, Sharon is:
A) on a differential rate of low responding schedule
B) showing generalization
C) on a fixed interval schedule
D) under stimulus control

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Sharon's behavior of asking questions is under stimulus control, meaning it is influenced by the presence or absence of certain stimuli (i.e. her teachers' attitudes towards questions).

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