After conditioning little Albert to fear white rats, Watson noted similar crying responses to the presentation of a Santa Claus mask. This is an example of __________
A) discrimination.
B) spontaneous recovery.
C) classical conditioning.
D) generalization.

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Generalization occurs when a conditioned response is elicited by stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus. In this case, Albert's fear of the white rat generalized to other similar stimuli, such as the Santa Claus mask.

After Conditioning Little Albert to Fear White Rats, Watson Noted