Throughout her childhood, Cheyvonne learned that if someone flushes a toilet while she is in the shower, she will get burned by a burst of hot water. So, when at home, she would always jump back if she heard a toilet while she was showering. As an adult, she does not do this in her own home but does do it when she goes to visit her parents in their house. This demonstrates stimulus

A. generalization.
B. reconditioning.
C. predictability.
D. discrimination.


Answer: D

Psychology

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