Which of the Following Is an Example of Stimulus Generalization

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of stimulus generalization in operant conditioning?

• A) You get a good grade by studying a certain way for your sociology class, so you use the same study technique for your psychology class.
• B) Your history professor focuses on vocabulary words, so you memorize words for that class, but not other classes.
• C) You react emotionally when your boyfriend or girlfriend gives you an unexpected gift.
• D) You try several different methods of studying for your psychology exam, not just one.

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Definitions:

Intuitive Decision Making

The process of making decisions on the basis of instinct and feelings rather than explicit reasoning.

Organizational Behavior

The study of how people interact within groups, often used to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Limited Information-Processing

The constraint in cognitive capabilities that limits an individual's ability to process and make decisions based on all available information.

Rational Choice Paradigm

A theory positing that individuals make decisions by considering the available alternatives and selecting the most rational or advantageous option.