Linda contends that she can taste the difference between fat-free cheeses and those 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 refers to the ability to distinguish between different stimuli, in this case, Linda claims to be able to taste the difference between fat-free cheese and regular cheese. Cognitive dissonance refers to the psychological discomfort someone experiences when their beliefs or attitudes conflict with their behavior. Selective retention refers to remembering certain information while forgetting others. Selective comprehension refers to interpreting information in a way that fits with preexisting beliefs or attitudes. Stimulus generalization refers to responding in a similar way to different stimuli.

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