What is the difference between generalization and discrimination in conditioning?

Generalization occurs when an organism responds to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus. In Pavlov's experiment, a dog conditioned to salivate to a specific bell tone might also salivate to similar tones. In Little Albert's experiment, a child conditioned to fear a white rat also feared other white furry objects. Discrimination is the learned ability to distinguish between similar stimuli and respond only to the specific conditioned stimulus. ---