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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