Phenomenon in which a conditioned response is elicited by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the conditioned stimulus


Ans: Stimulus generalization

Psychology

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a. the unconscious mind b. motivation c. learning how simple mental elements combined into complex thoughts d. reflexive behavior

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According to Dennis (1940), Hopi infants who were placed on cradleboards until their first birthday

Adeveloped skills such as sitting, creeping, and walking in the usual sequence and at the same times as . non-cradleboarded, white American children B. suffered extreme limb damage, particularly to the legs C. lagged in verbal ability as a result of the deprivation of motor skills D. all selections are correct

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The axon of a neuron ends in small bulb-like structures called

a. terminal buttons. c. dendrites. b. myelin. d. glial cells.

Psychology