When Louis was a child, he really liked the smell of the rose-scented perfume his mother used to wear. He came to associate that scent with snuggles and hugs from his mom. As an adult, Louis likes any floral scent, including the smell of lilacs and wildflowers. This example illustrates the classical conditioning process of

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The example shows stimulus generalisation, as Louis has associated the smell of rose-scented perfume with positive emotions and now generalises that association to other floral scents.

When Louis Was a Child, He Really Liked the Smell