Asked by Fernanda Alves on Jun 09, 2024

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Stimulus generalization occurs when:

A) the individual learns not to emit a behavior in the presence of certain stimuli.
B) the individual responds in a similar manner to different stimuli.
C) the individual decreases his or her response after being transferred to another setting.
D) the individual learns to respond differently in different situations.

Stimulus Generalization

The psychological phenomenon where a learned response to a specific stimulus is evoked by similar stimuli, indicating a transfer of learning.

Similar Manner

Refers to actions or processes that are alike or nearly identical in method or execution.

Different Stimuli

Refer to various external or internal factors that can elicit responses from an organism or a system.

  • Detail the principles of stimulus generalization and stimulus discrimination.
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Wafiq KhusyairiJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Stimulus generalization occurs when an individual responds in a similar manner to different, but related, stimuli. This means that the response learned from one stimulus is generalized to other stimuli that are similar in some way to the original stimulus.