While on a cruise ship, Kevin became sick after eating a seafood dinner. His food poisoning, coupled with sea sickness, led to a terrible vacation and consequently Kevin shivers at the mere sight of a cruise ship. Kevin's behaviour illustrates the process of
A)stimulus generalisation.
B)stimulus discrimination.
C)acquisition.
D)scapegoating.

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Kevin's fear of cruise ships is a result of stimulus generalization, where he associates all cruise ships with his negative experience and reacts to them with fear.

While on a Cruise Ship, Kevin Became Sick After Eating