Which learning process occurs when organisms are able to distinguish between various similar stimuli and respond only to certain ones?

a.
acquisition
b.
discrimination
c.
extinction
d.
generalization

Discrimination is the learning process that occurs when organisms are able to distinguish between various similar stimuli and respond only to certain ones . Through this learning process individuals learn to respond differentially and to behave differently when given different, or unique, stimuli. Correct B

B. Discrimination

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the term being mentioned is called Discrimination. like mentioned in the question this term refers to distinguishing between many different stimuli and choosing a specific one. This is used mainly when studying the effects on inequality. For example in studies were monkeys are given separate fruits, they are able to distinguish each fruit and choose a specific on to make sure that they are being given the same as the other monkeys and not something worse.