In Stimulus Generalization in Classical Conditioning, the Strength of the CR

question 8

Multiple Choice

In stimulus generalization in classical conditioning, the strength of the CR _____ as the similarity of the generalization stimulus to the _____ increases.

• A) increases; CS
• B) decreases; CS
• C) increases; UCS
• D) decreases; UCS

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