While on a cruise ship, Kevin became sick after eating a seafood dinner. His food poisoning, coupled with sea sickness, led to a terrible vacation and consequently Kevin shivers at the mere sight of a cruise ship. He later found that he also became

anxious when he saw a small jet ski on the water. Kevin’s response to the jet ski illustrates the process of __________.

a. stimulus generalization
b. acquisition
c. stimulus discrimination
d. scapegoating

Answer: A

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