The Tendency to Respond to a Stimulus That Is Similar

question 254

Multiple Choice

The tendency to respond to a stimulus that is similar to the original conditioned stimulus is called __________

• A) stimulus generalization.
• B) stimulus adaptation.
• C) response generalization.
• D) transfer of habit strength.

Understand the historical and social biases of the DSM against women.

Identify and discuss the social construction of mental illness as it pertains to women.

Recognize sexist prescription patterns and psychiatric diagnoses.

Explain the relationship between women's mental health issues (anxiety, depression, eating disorders) and societal objectification.

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