When a behavior becomes more probable in the presence of a stimulus or situation as a result of a similar behavior having been strengthened in the presence of that stimulus or situation,_________________ has occurred.
A)stimulus generalization
B)stimulus shaping
C)stimulus discrimination
D)response generalization

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This describes response generalization, which occurs when a behavior becomes more likely to occur in the presence of a specific stimulus or situation due to a similar behavior being reinforced in that context. This can result in a range of related behaviors also becoming more probable in that context.

When a Behavior Becomes More Probable in the Presence of a Stimulus