Which of the Following Is True of Stimulus Generalization

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of stimulus generalization?

• A) It is the process that occurs if two stimuli are sufficiently distinct from one another.
• B) The greater the similarity between two stimuli,the greater the likelihood of stimulus generalization.
• C) The conditioned response elicited by the new stimulus is usually more intense than the original conditioned response.
• D) Stimulus generalization provides the ability to differentiate between stimuli.

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