Which of the following is correct about inhibitory generalization?
A)Inhibition generalizes to stimuli quite dissimilar to the training stimulus.
B)The similar stimuli can sometimes produce responses equivalent to those elicited by the conditioning stimulus.
C)Both humans and animals experience inhibitory generalization.
D)All of these are correct.

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Inhibitory generalization occurs when a conditioned stimulus (CS) that is similar to the original CS elicits a weaker conditioned response (CR). This is because the similar CS activates the same inhibitory neurons that are activated by the original CS. As a result, the CR is inhibited. Inhibitory generalization can occur to stimuli that are quite dissimilar to the training stimulus, and it can sometimes produce responses equivalent to those elicited by the conditioning stimulus. Both humans and animals experience inhibitory generalization.

Which of the Following Is Correct About Inhibitory Generalization