In classical conditioning, the tendency to respond to stimuli similar to (but not identical to)a conditioned response is called
A)stimulus generalization.
B)spontaneous recovery.
C)transfer of training.
D)vicarious conditioning.

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Stimulus generalization occurs when an organism responds to stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus, even though these stimuli are not identical to the conditioned stimulus. This shows the organism's ability to generalize the conditioned response to similar stimuli.

In Classical Conditioning, the Tendency to Respond to Stimuli Similar