Stimulus generalization refers to ________.
A) the tendency for stimuli to be similar in nature
B) the fact that most conditioned stimuli are similar to unconditioned stimuli
C) the tendency of stimuli similar to a conditioned stimulus (CS) to evoke similar, conditioned responses
D) the tendency for extinction to occur when an unconditioned stimulus does not follow a stimulus similar to a conditioned stimulus

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Stimulus generalization refers to the tendency of stimuli similar to a conditioned stimulus (CS) to evoke similar conditioned responses. This means that a response that has been learned in response to a specific stimulus will also be elicited by similar stimuli.

Stimulus Generalization Refers to ________