As a child, Hunter had a favorite pet, a black furry cat that made him very happy. Based on the concept of a generalization gradient, which type of cat would be MOST likely to make Hunter happy now?
A) a dark gray cat
B) a yellow cat
C) a white cat
D) a calico cat

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The concept of a generalization gradient suggests that stimuli similar to the original stimulus (in this case, a black cat) are more likely to elicit similar responses (happiness). A dark gray cat is more similar to a black cat than the other options, making it the most likely to make Hunter happy.

As a Child, Hunter Had a Favorite Pet, a Black