Question

The cat which meows to a doorbell and not a phone ring is exhibiting the learning phenomenon of:

• A. Stimulus Latency
• B. Stimulus Discrimination
• C. Stimulus Modification
• D. Stimulus Organisation

Hint:

Stimulus generalization is the opposite phenomenon, where the organism responds similarly to related stimuli.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Stimulus discrimination occurs when an organism learns to react to a particular stimulus (e.g., a doorbell) while disregarding other similar stimuli (e.g., a phone ring). This capability illustrates the ability to differentiate between stimuli based on their unique attributes.

• Example: A cat's meowing is prompted exclusively by the doorbell's sound, not by similar noises like a phone ring.
• Significance: Demonstrates precise learning and targeted responses to specific stimuli.