The Tendency to Respond to a Stimulus That Is Similar

question 329

Multiple Choice

The tendency to respond to a stimulus that is similar to the original conditioned stimulus is called ______________.

• A) generalization
• B) adaptation
• C) discrimination
• D) extinction

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Definitions:

Standard Cost

A detailed estimate of what a product should cost.

Past Cost Data

Historical financial information regarding the costs incurred by a business.

Ideal Standards

Standards that can be achieved only under perfect operating conditions, such as no idle time, no machine breakdowns, and no materials spoilage; also called theoretical standards.

Machine Breakdowns

Refers to the unexpected failures or malfunctions of machinery that disrupt the production process or operations.