When Luis was a child, he really liked the smell of the rose-scented perfume his mother always wore. He came to associate that scent with snuggles and hugs from his mom. As an adult, Luis likes any floral scent, including the smell of lilacs and wildflowers. What process does this illustrate?

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This illustrates stimulus generalization, as Luis has generalized his positive association of the rose-scented perfume to other floral scents.

When Luis Was a Child, He Really Liked the Smell