Stimulus generalization can be accurately thought of as being the opposite of ________.
A) higher order conditioning
B) spontaneous recovery
C) extinction
D) stimulus discrimination

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Stimulus generalization occurs when a response is elicited by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the conditioned stimulus, indicating a lack of differentiation between them. Stimulus discrimination, on the other hand, involves learning to respond differently to various stimuli, indicating an ability to distinguish between them. Thus, stimulus generalization and stimulus discrimination are opposite processes.

Stimulus Generalization Can Be Accurately Thought of as Being the Opposite