Stimulus generalization occurs when:
A) the individual learns not to emit a behavior in the presence of certain stimuli.
B) the individual responds in a similar manner to different stimuli.
C) the individual decreases his or her response after being transferred to another setting.
D) the individual learns to respond differently in different situations.

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Stimulus generalization occurs when an individual responds in a similar manner to different, but related, stimuli. This means that the response learned from one stimulus is generalized to other stimuli that are similar in some way to the original stimulus.

Stimulus Generalization Occurs When