Stimulus generalization refers to ________.
A) the tendency for stimuli to be similar in nature
B) the fact that most conditioned stimuli are similar to unconditioned stimuli
C) the tendency of stimuli similar to a conditioned stimulus to evoke similar, conditioned responses
D) the tendency for extinction to occur when an unconditioned stimulus does not follow a stimulus similar to a conditioned stimulus

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Stimulus generalization occurs when stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus also evoke similar conditioned responses, even though these stimuli have not been directly associated with the unconditioned stimulus during conditioning.

Stimulus Generalization Refers to ________