__________ occurs when stimuli similar to an original CS elicits a response,whereas __________ occurs when a less pronounced response to stimuli that differ from the original CS is exhibited.
A)Stimulus discrimination;stimulus generalization
B)Stimulus generalization;stimulus discrimination
C)Stimulus habituation;generalization gradient
D)Generalization gradient;stimulus habituation

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Stimulus generalization occurs when stimuli similar to the original conditioned stimulus (CS) elicit a response, while stimulus discrimination occurs when a response is only elicited by the original CS and not stimuli that differ from it.

__________ Occurs When Stimuli Similar to an Original CS Elicits