If a Generalization Gradient Were a Flat Horizontal Line, It

question 60

Multiple Choice

If a generalization gradient were a flat horizontal line, it would mean that:

• A) very little generalization has occurred.
• B) a lot of discrimination has occurred.
• C) a lot of generalization has occurred.
• D) both generalization and discrimination have occurred.

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Definitions:

Likert Scale

A psychometric scale commonly used in questionnaires to obtain the preferences or degrees of agreement of respondents to a statement.

Dichotomous

Referring to a division or contrast between two completely opposite groups or things.

Independent Variable

In scientific experimentation, it is the variable that is manipulated or changed to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment or study, the variable that is tested and measured to see if it is affected by changes in another variable (the independent variable).