In the movie Jurassic Park, the Tyrannosaurus Rex would respond to moving stimuli and subsequently be rewarded with dinner. Aware of the complex reptilian visual system, Jeff Goldblum began running so that he would divert the monster's attention away from the children, who were trapped in the Jeep. In this case, Jeff became an effective
A)generalized stimulus.
B)discriminative stimulus.
C)punishment.
D)negative reinforcer.

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Jeff Goldblum became a discriminative stimulus because his running behavior diverted the Tyrannosaurus Rex's attention from the children. A discriminative stimulus is a cue that signals the availability of reinforcement or punishment. Jeff's behavior was followed by the reinforcement of the dinosaur's attention being focused on him instead of the children, which ultimately saved their lives.

In the Movie Jurassic Park, the Tyrannosaurus Rex Would Respond