Which of the following would MOST likely reflect stimulus generalization of a 1,400 Hz tone?

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Stimulus generalization occurs when a response that was learned in response to a specific stimulus also occurs in response to stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original stimulus. In this case, stimulus generalization of a 1,400 Hz tone would involve responding to tones that are similar but not identical to the 1,400 Hz tone. Option D includes a range of frequencies that are close to, but not identical to, 1,400 Hz, suggesting that this would be the most likely outcome of stimulus generalization. Option A includes only a narrow range of frequencies above 1,400 Hz, and option B includes only the original frequency, both of which are too specific to reflect stimulus generalization. Option C includes a range of frequencies below 1,400 Hz, which would not be expected in the context of stimulus generalization of a 1,400 Hz tone.

Which of the Following Would MOST Likely Reflect Stimulus Generalization