In the generalization gradient produced following simple tone-on S+ discrimination learning (see Exercise 40), the x-axis displays ________ and the y-axis displays ________.
a. responses during the tone; responses during the absence of the tone
b. responses during the tone; the different tones used during generalization testing.
c. the DS response strength; the different tones used during generalization testing.
d. the different tones during generalization testing; responses during the tone.
d. the different tones during generalization testing; responses during the tone.
Answer feedback: The y-axis of the generalization gradient represents the number of responses that were emitted and the x-axis the stimuli (measured in kHz) that were presented during the generalization testing.
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