The Tendency to Respond to a Stimulus That Is Similar

question 254

Multiple Choice

The tendency to respond to a stimulus that is similar to the original conditioned stimulus is called __________

• A) stimulus generalization.
• B) stimulus adaptation.
• C) response generalization.
• D) transfer of habit strength.

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Definitions:

Role Conflict

A situation where an individual faces incompatible demands or expectations from different roles they are required to perform, leading to stress or difficulty in fulfilling those roles.

Socialization Process

The method through which individuals learn and internalize the values, behaviors, and norms of a society or group.

Distal Outcomes

Results or consequences that occur over a long period of time or are removed from the immediate context of an action or decision.

Proximal Outcomes

Immediate results or effects that are closely connected to an action or intervention, often measured in the short term.