Dogs conditioned to salivate when rubbed on their thigh also begin to salivate when rubbed on their back or stomach.This best illustrates

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Generalization occurs when an organism responds to stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus. In this case, the dog salivates in response to being rubbed in different areas, which are similar stimuli to the original conditioned stimulus of being rubbed on the thigh.

Dogs Conditioned to Salivate When Rubbed on Their Thigh Also