Which of the Following Is an Example of Stimulus Generalization

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of stimulus generalization in operant conditioning?

• A) You get a good grade by studying a certain way for your sociology class, so you use the same study technique for your psychology class.
• B) Your history professor focuses on vocabulary words, so you memorize words for that class, but not other classes.
• C) You react emotionally when your boyfriend or girlfriend gives you an unexpected gift.
• D) You try several different methods of studying for your psychology exam, not just one.

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Definitions:

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex in the brain that processes visual information received from the eyes.

Brain's Emotion Centers

Areas within the brain, such as the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, that are primarily responsible for processing and regulating emotions.

LSD

Short for Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, LSD is a powerful psychedelic drug known for its psychological effects, including altered thinking processes, perceptions, and awareness of surrounding environments.

Percent

A unit of measure that represents one hundredth of a whole, frequently used to describe proportions or comparisons.