The Tendency of Stimuli Similar to a Conditioned Stimulus to Evoke

question 117

Multiple Choice

The tendency of stimuli similar to a conditioned stimulus to evoke the conditioned response is called

• A) spontaneous recovery.
• B) generalization.
• C) extinction.
• D) discrimination.

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Definitions:

Encoding

The initial process of transforming sensory information into a form that can be stored and recalled later from the memory.

Decay

The process of decline in quality, power, or vigor; the decomposition of organic matter.

Retrieval

The method of retrieving data from memory storage and bringing it back into conscious recognition.

Tip-of-the-tongue Effects

A psychological phenomenon where a person knows something but cannot retrieve the information from memory, although it feels just out of reach.