For some reason,Carla becomes anxious when she smells the aftershave "Old Spice" but not other brands of aftershave.What is the reason for this difference?
A) generalization
B) spontaneous recovery
C) discrimination
D) extinction

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Discrimination is the ability of an organism to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond differently to them. In this case, Carla is able to differentiate between the smell of "Old Spice" and other brands of aftershaves, and her anxious response is specific only to "Old Spice". This suggests discrimination rather than generalization, spontaneous recovery, or extinction.

For Some Reason,Carla Becomes Anxious When She Smells the Aftershave