Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Glen is attempting to use operant conditioning to train his dog, Thor, to fetch a ball upon command. To test Thor’s understanding, Glen throws the ball and yells, “Pineapple!” Thor does not fetch the ball.Which process of operant conditioning has Thor demonstrated?

Stimulus discrimination occurs when an animal responds to a particular learned cue but not to a different cue. Thor has learned to fetch in response to Glen’s usual command, but does not fetch when Glen says “Pineapple!” Thus, Thor demonstrates stimulus discrimination, choice B.

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