Jorge is repelled by the smell and taste of milk. For this reason, he avoids all milk products because he perceives any product that contains milk as aversive. This scenario is an example of _____.
A) stimulus generalization
B) latent inhibition
C) overshadowing
D) blocking

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Stimulus generalization occurs when a response to a specific stimulus is extended to other stimuli that are similar to the original stimulus. In this case, Jorge's aversion to milk is generalized to all milk products, indicating stimulus generalization.

Jorge Is Repelled by the Smell and Taste of Milk