Which of the following is TRUE of stimulus generalization?
A)It is the process that occurs if two stimuli are sufficiently distinct from one another.
B)The greater the similarity between two stimuli,the greater the likelihood of stimulus generalization.
C)The conditioned response elicited by the new stimulus is usually more intense than the original conditioned response.
D)Stimulus generalization provides the ability to differentiate between stimuli.

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Stimulus generalization refers to the tendency to respond to stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus. The greater the similarity between two stimuli, the greater the likelihood of stimulus generalization. A is incorrect because stimulus generalization occurs when stimuli are similar, not distinct. C is incorrect because the strength of the conditioned response may be either more or less intense than the original, depending on the similarity of the new stimulus. D is incorrect because stimulus generalization does not provide the ability to differentiate between stimuli; rather, it blurs the differences between them.

Which of the Following Is TRUE of Stimulus Generalization