Discrimination.

toc = Definition: The learned ability to distinguish between similar stimuli so that the conditioned response occurs only to the original stimulus but not to similar stimuli.=
 * PSYCHOLOGY chapter 5 pp.140**

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Discrimination between the odors of fresh milk and spoiled milk could help you prevent an upset stomach. Discriminate between a rattle snake and a #|garter snake could save your life.

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 * D**ISTINGUISH
 * I**NDEPENDENTLY
 * S**IMILAR
 * C**ONDITIONED
 * R**ESPONSE
 * I**N
 * M**Y
 * I**NNATE
 * N**EUROLOGICAL
 * A**REAS
 * T**O
 * I**NDICATE
 * O**THER
 * N**EUROLOGICAL-RESPONSES

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