_____ in classical conditioning is the tendency of a new stimulus that is similar to the original conditioned stimulus to elicit a response that is similar to the conditioned response.
A)Generalization
B)Acquisition
C)Discrimination
D)Habituation

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Generalization refers to the tendency of a similar stimulus to elicit a response similar to the conditioned response. Acquisition is the initial learning phase of classical conditioning where the association between the conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus is formed. Discrimination is the ability to distinguish between a conditioned stimulus and other irrelevant stimuli. Habituation refers to the decreased responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated exposure. Among these, only generalization fits the given description.

_____ in Classical Conditioning Is the Tendency of a New