The tendency to respond to a conditioned stimulus that is similar, but not identical, to the original conditioned stimulus is called _____
A) stimulus generalization
B) stimulus adaptation
C) response generalization
D) transfer of habit strength
Answer: A
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a. Shared meaning b. Role systems c. Feedback mechanisms d. Schedules of reinforcement
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a. lack of romantic competence; lack of athletic competence b. lack of athletic competence; lack of romantic competence c. failure to gain the approval of friends; lack of athletic competence d. failure to gain the approval of friends; lack of romantic competence
Which of the following statements is LEAST likely to be an example of faulty thinking?
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Jerry believes that space aliens have come to Earth. What's more, he is afraid that they want to kidnap him, so he is in a constant state of fear. Nevertheless, he manages to do his work effectively
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