Responding to stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original training stimulus is referred to as stimulus ________ and typically is conducted under ________.
a. discrimination; continuous reinforcement
b. discrimination; extinction
c. generalization; continuous reinforcement
d. generalization; extinction
d. generalization; extinction
Answer feedback: Recognizing stimuli as similar is referred to a generalization and may be considered the inverse of discriminating between them. Tests of stimulus generalization are carried out under conditions of extinction, which avoids some of the complications that would otherwise occur if it were carried out under conditions of reinforcement.
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