Which of the Following Is True of Spence's Theory as Applied

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Spence's theory as applied to the peak­shift phenomenon?

• A)It predicts the peak shift phenomenon will only occur when the excitatory and inhibitory generalization gradients overlap.
• B)It predicts behavior based on the excitatory properties of a stimulus complex.
• C)It assumes that responses to a stimulus are based on the relation of that stimulus to other cues in the situation.
• D)It predicts that the shape of a generalization gradient will change as a function of the test stimuli.

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