Paula Taught Her Dog to Lie Down Every Time She

question 99

Multiple Choice

Paula taught her dog to lie down every time she rang a hand bell. However, the dog began to apply this command even to the sound of a doorbell. In this scenario, the dog's action of lying down as a response to a similar stimulus is due to a tendency called__________. 

• A)general adaptation  
• B)discrimination  
• C)spontaneous recovery  
• D)generalization

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Definitions:

High-Pitched Sounds

Sounds that have a high frequency, typically perceived as sharp or shrill, contrary to low-pitched sounds.

Tissue Degeneration

The deterioration or loss of function in the cells or tissues of the body, often associated with aging or disease.

Pressure

This can refer to the physical force exerted on an object or the emotional stress experienced by individuals in response to external demands or expectations.

Pain

A disagreeable physical and emotional sensation linked to real or possible harm to bodily tissues.