Stimulus _____ provides the ability to differentiate between stimuli.
A)control
B)discrimination
C)generalization
D)diffusion

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Discrimination refers to the ability to differentiate between stimuli, while generalization refers to the tendency to respond to similar stimuli in a similar way. Control refers to the manipulation of variables to produce a desired outcome, and diffusion is not relevant to the concept of stimulus differentiation. Therefore, the best choice is B) Discrimination.

Stimulus _____ Provides the Ability to Differentiate Between Stimuli