Stimulus Generalization Refers to ________

question 57

Multiple Choice

Stimulus generalization refers to ________.

• A) the tendency for stimuli to be similar in nature
• B) the fact that most conditioned stimuli are similar to unconditioned stimuli
• C) the tendency to respond the same way to slightly different stimuli
• D) the tendency for extinction to occur when an unconditioned stimulus does not follow a stimulus similar to a conditioned stimulus
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Association Areas

Regions of the cerebral cortex involved in integrating and interpreting information from the sensory areas, and are crucial for complex mental functions and behaviors.

Visual Input

Information received through the visual system; one of the primary ways humans gather information from the environment.

Visual Memories

Refers to the recollection of visual images, including experiences of seeing or imagining, which can be vivid and detailed, akin to a mental photograph.

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the brain located on each side of the head, associated with hearing, memory, and emotion.