The generalization of a conditioned response to a word that is similar in meaning to a conditioned stimulus is called
A) verbal generalization.
B) semantic generalization.
C) verbal discrimination.
D) semantic discrimination.

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Semantic generalization occurs when a conditioned response is elicited by words or concepts that are similar in meaning to the original conditioned stimulus, indicating a generalization based on the meaning of the stimuli rather than their specific form or context.

The Generalization of a Conditioned Response to a Word That