The initial phase of learning in which a response is first established is known as
A)generalization.
B)acquisition.
C)spontaneous recovery.
D)extinction.

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The initial phase of learning is when a response is first established and this is known as acquisition. Generalization is the tendency to respond in a similar way to different stimuli. Spontaneous recovery is the reappearance of a response after a period of extinction. Extinction is the reduction and eventual disappearance of a previously learned response.

The Initial Phase of Learning in Which a Response Is