Reacting to a stimulus that is similar to the one you have learned to react to is called ___________ .
A)stimulus generalization
B)response generalization
C)higher-order conditioning
D)modelling

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stimulus generalization occurs when an organism responds in the same way to a similar but not identical stimulus as it does to the original stimulus. It is a common phenomenon in both classical and operant conditioning. Response generalization refers to when an organism responds in similar ways to different stimuli, whereas higher-order conditioning involves the conditioning of a new stimulus that has been associated with an already conditioned stimulus. Modeling involves learning through observation and imitation of others.

Reacting to a Stimulus That Is Similar to the One