In a lab,Albert is conditioned to fear a white mouse.However,after leaving the lab,he not only continues to fear white mice;he also demonstrates fear of other white,fluffy objects (e.g. ,Santa Claus' beard,white bunnies).Which of the following behavior therapy terms best describes what has happened to Albert?

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Generalization refers to the extension of a conditioned response to a similar stimulus that was not originally present during the conditioning phase. In this case, Albert's fear of white mice has generalized to other white, fluffy objects, indicating that the fear response has been generalized to a broader category of stimuli.

In a Lab,Albert Is Conditioned to Fear a White Mouse