Sheryl makes pleasant small talk and pays her boss a compliment before asking for a personal day because such a strategy was successful with a few of her previous bosses. This example most clearly illustrates

A. stimulus generalization.
B. shaping.
C. stimulus control.
D. stimulus discrimination.


Answer: A

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