In classical conditioning, the tendency for a conditioned response to be elicited by stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus is known as which of the following?
Select one:
a. Stimulus generalization
b. Stimulus strengthening
c. Stimulus presentation
d. Stimulus discrimination
Answer - stimulus generalization
When a stimulus that is similar in characteristics to the conditioned stimulus elicits the same conditioned response as that of the conditioned stimulus, stimulus generalization takes place.
Other options are incorrect because stimulus strengthening occurs when the association between the unconditioned stimulus and the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly reinforced. Stimulus discrimination is the tendency to only respond to the original stimulus instead of responding to stimuli similar to the original stimulus. This is the opposite of stimulus generalization. Stimulus presentation refers to the presentation of a stimulus.
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