At preschool, Courtney has learned that she must wash her hands before snack-time in order to get a snack. At home, however, her parents do not check to make sure she washes her hands. When she is home, Courtney does not wash her hands before eating. Which process does Courtney's behaviour illustrate?

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Courtney's behavior illustrates stimulus discrimination because she differentiates between the preschool environment, where handwashing is required for a snack, and the home environment, where it is not enforced.

At Preschool, Courtney Has Learned That She Must Wash Her