The Processes of Generalization, Discrimination, Extinction, and Spontaneous Recovery Occur

question 251

True/False

The processes of generalization, discrimination, extinction, and spontaneous recovery occur in both classical and operant conditioning.

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Definitions:

Control Groups

Control groups are used in experiments as a baseline to compare against the treatment group to determine the effect of a variable being tested.

Placebo Group

A control group in a study that receives a sham treatment, allowing researchers to compare the effects of the real treatment on another group.

Treatment

Treatment encompasses the methods and applications used to manage or cure disease, relieve symptoms, or address psychological issues.

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact through controlled investigation.