A pigeon's response is reinforced on an orange key but not a yellow key. In a test of the generalization gradient, the strongest response will most likely be to a(n) _____.
A) yellowish-orange key
B) yellow key
C) blue key
D) reddish-orange key

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The strongest response will likely be to a reddish-orange key because it is closer in color to the orange key that was reinforced, demonstrating stimulus generalization where the pigeon responds to stimuli similar to the original conditioned stimulus.

A Pigeon's Response Is Reinforced on an Orange Key but Not