In order to test the memory of pigeons, Darlene trained them to peck a target in order to earn food. A week later, the trained target was presented among a variety of other novel targets to determine whether the pigeons could remember which target was the right one. Experiments like this demonstrate that the act of remembering can often be thought of as an instance of _____.
A) generalization
B) spontaneous recovery
C) stimulus discrimination
D) latent inhibition

Question

In order to test the memory of pigeons, Darlene trained them to peck a target in order to earn food. A week later, the trained target was presented among a variety of other novel targets to determine whether the pigeons could remember which target was the right one. Experiments like this demonstrate that the act of remembering can often be thought of as an instance of  _____.
A) generalization
B) spontaneous recovery
C) stimulus discrimination
D) latent inhibition

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This experiment demonstrates stimulus discrimination because the pigeons need to distinguish the trained target from the novel targets to demonstrate their memory. Stimulus discrimination involves recognizing and responding differently to various stimuli, which is exactly what the pigeons are doing by identifying the correct target among several.

In Order to Test the Memory of Pigeons, Darlene Trained