Sheryl makes pleasant small talk and pays her new boss a compliment before asking for a day off,because such a strategy was successful with a few of her previous bosses.This example most clearly illustrates:

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This scenario exemplifies stimulus generalization, as Sheryl has learned that a certain behavior (making pleasant small talk and giving a compliment) has been successful in the past with previous bosses, and is now applying it to a new boss. She is generalizing her previous success with a similar stimulus (new boss) in hopes of achieving the same outcome (getting a day off).

Sheryl Makes Pleasant Small Talk and Pays Her New Boss