Operant conditioning would be rather limited if every new situation required learning a new response. However, this is not the case because of __________, which allows us to "spread" learning from one situation to another.
A) generalization
B) partial reinforcement
C) second-order conditioning
D) discrimination

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Generalization allows us to apply previously learned responses to new situations that have similar characteristics, thereby expanding the range of situations in which a learned response can be made.

Operant Conditioning Would Be Rather Limited If Every New Situation