After being classically conditioned to feel anxiety to aftershave,Carla finds that her deodorant,which smells similar to the aftershave,can elicit similar feelings.This best illustrates:
A) extinction
B) discrimination
C) recovery
D) generalization

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Generalization refers to the tendency to respond to stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus. In this scenario, Carla's deodorant smells similar to the aftershave that previously made her feel anxious. As a result, her anxiety response has generalized to the deodorant scent.

After Being Classically Conditioned to Feel Anxiety to Aftershave,Carla Finds