What Are Conditional Discriminations?

A conditional discrimination occurs when behavior comes under the operant control of one stimulus when it is in the presence or context of another stimulus (Catania, 1998). This arrangement is distinguished from a simple discrimination in which only one stimulus condition exerts control over a response.

What are simple discriminations?

Simple Discriminations

In a simple discrimination, "only one stimulus condition exerts control over a response" (Axe, 2008).

What is an example of S Delta?

A stimulus in the environment that signals the non-availability of reinforcement. For example, if you need to go to the bathroom and there is an Out of Order” sign on the door. This signals the non-availability of relieving (negative reinforcement) yourself in that bathroom.