________ Occurs When a Response Elicited by One Stimulus (Cue)

question 276

Multiple Choice

________ occurs when a response elicited by one stimulus (cue) is generalized to another stimulus. Using the same brand name for different products is an application of this concept.

• A) Selective comprehension
• B) Selective retention
• C) Stimulus generalization
• D) Stimulus discrimination
• E) Routine problem solving

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Definitions:

Mental Set

The inclination to approach situations with a predetermined framework of understanding, often based on former experiences, that could potentially limit novel solutions.

Functional Fixedness

A mental bias that restricts an individual to utilizing an item solely in its conventional manner, impeding creativity and the ability to solve problems.

Water-Jug Problems

A type of problem that tests one's ability to logically figure out how to measure exact amounts of water using jugs of different sizes.

Unnecessary Constraints

Limitations or restrictions that are not required and may hinder problem-solving or creativity.