Asked by Fernando Contreras on Sep 30, 2024

If a dog that has been classically conditioned to salivate when shown a square also salivates when shown a rectangle,what does the dog's behaviour illustrate

A)  stimulus generalization
B)  stimulus discrimination 
C)  indiscriminate learning
D)  generalized learning

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is made in response to stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus but not identical.

Classically Conditioned

The process by which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit a similar response.

Rectangle

A quadrilateral with four right angles and opposite sides that are parallel and of equal length.

  • Comprehend the fundamental processes such as acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, stimulus generalization, and discrimination pertaining to classical conditioning.