While out at the shopping mall, Adrienna sees a friend of hers across the food court, waves at her and yells, "Hey Brianna!" When the woman turns around, Adrienna realizes that it is not Brianna, but only looked very much like her. This response to a similar stimulus may remind you of the concept of

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Stimulus generalization occurs when a response is elicited by stimuli that are similar to the original stimulus, as Adrienna mistook the woman for her friend Brianna due to their similar appearance.

While Out at the Shopping Mall, Adrienna Sees a Friend