Which of the following is TRUE of stimulus generalization?

(A) It is the process that occurs if two stimuli are sufficiently distinct from one another.

(B) The greater the similarity between two stimuli, the greater the likelihood of stimulus generalization.

(C) The conditioned response elicited by the new stimulus is usually more intense than the original conditioned response.

(D) Stimulus generalization provides the ability to differentiate between stimuli.

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Which of the following is TRUE of stimulus generalization?

(A) It is the process that occurs if two stimuli are sufficiently distinct from one another.

(B) The greater the similarity between two stimuli, the greater the likelihood of stimulus generalization.

(C) The conditioned response elicited by the new stimulus is usually more intense than the original conditioned response.

(D) Stimulus generalization provides the ability to differentiate between stimuli.

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Brayan Chandler · Answer 1

(B) The greater the similarity between two stimuli, the greater the likelihood of stimulus generalization.

Explanation:

Stimulus generalization: In psychology, it is defined as the propensity of a subject or participant to react to a stimulus or stimuli which is similar but not alike to the original conditioned stimulus. It occurs in the classical conditioning experiment process.

Example: A dog would respond to bell sound and similar sounds related to the bell sound.