Frederick believes that discrimination training produces inhibitory as well as excitatory gradients of generalization. Frederick is most likely an advocate of the theory of generalization and discrimination proposed by _______.
A) Pavlov
B) Spence
C) Lashley and Wade
D) Herrnstein

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Frederick's belief in inhibitory and excitatory gradients of generalization aligns with the theory of generalization and discrimination proposed by Spence. This theory suggests that stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus can elicit both excitatory and inhibitory responses, leading to a more precise discrimination between stimuli. Pavlov's theory focused on classical conditioning, while Lashley and Wade's theory focused on the role of cortical functions in behavior. Herrnstein's theory focused on operant conditioning and the concept of reinforcement.

Frederick Believes That Discrimination Training Produces Inhibitory as Well as Excitatory