Linda contends that she can taste the difference between fat-free cheese and cheese with its regular fat content.Linda is exhibiting
A)cognitive dissonance.
B)selective retention.
C)stimulus discrimination.
D)selective comprehension.
E)stimulus generalization.

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Stimulus discrimination is the ability to differentiate between different stimuli. In this scenario, Linda is claiming that she can taste the difference between fat-free cheese and regular cheese, which demonstrates stimulus discrimination. It is not cognitive dissonance because Linda is not experiencing conflicting thoughts or beliefs. It is not selective retention, because Linda is not selectively remembering information. It is not selective comprehension, because Linda is not interpreting information in a biased or selective way. It is not stimulus generalization, because Linda is not generalizing her response to other stimuli.

Linda Contends That She Can Taste the Difference Between Fat-Free