Question

In classical conditioning, generalization refers to _____________.

a. the reappearance of a conditioned response after extinction
b. the ability to respond differently to similar but distinct stimuli
c. the gradual disappearance of a conditioned response
d. responding similarly to a range of similar stimuli

Answer 1

d. responding similarly to a range of similar stimuli

Step-by-step explanation:

Stimulus generalization: In psychology, the term stimulus generalization is a part of the classical conditioning theory which was given by Ivan Pavlov.

Stimulus generalization refers to the propensity of a conditioned stimulus to produce the same response once the response has been conditioned. This is one of the learning processes that can also occur in operant conditioning to evoke a similar response once a particular response in being conditioned in the past.

In the question above, generalization refers to responding similarly to a range of similar stimuli.