Spence's Theory of Stimulus Control States That During Discrimination Training

question 21

Multiple Choice

Spence's theory of stimulus control states that during discrimination training

• A)an excitatory generalization gradient develops around the S⁺
• B)an inhibitory generalization gradient develops around the S
• C)both a and b
• D)neither a nor b

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