Edison noticed that prices at a new video game rental website were lower than those at most of the other gaming websites or retail stores such as Game Stop. He is exhibiting
A) cognitive dissonance.
B) selective retention.
C) selective comprehension.
D) stimulus discrimination.
E) stimulus generalization.

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Stimulus discrimination is the ability to distinguish between different stimuli and respond appropriately to each one. In this case, Edison is able to distinguish between the prices at the new video game rental website and the prices at other gaming websites or retail stores, and he is responding appropriately by choosing to rent games from the new website.

Edison Noticed That Prices at a New Video Game Rental