If people were classically conditioned by pairing a buzz with an air puff to the eyes,how could we test them for stimulus generalization?
A)Present the buzz without the air puff.
B)Present the air puff without the buzz.
C)Pair the buzz with shock.
D)Present a similar sound.

Question

If people were classically conditioned by pairing a buzz with an air puff to the eyes,how could we test them for stimulus generalization?​
A)Present the buzz without the air puff.
B)Present the air puff without the buzz.​
C)​Pair the buzz with shock.
D)Present a similar sound.​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best way to test for stimulus generalization would be to present a similar sound to the original buzz that was paired with the air puff. This would allow us to see if the conditioned response (such as blinking or flinching) would occur in response to a similar stimulus, indicating that the individual has generalized their response to similar stimuli. Presenting the buzz without the air puff or pairing it with shock would not test for stimulus generalization, and presenting the air puff without the buzz would not necessarily elicit a conditioned response.

If People Were Classically Conditioned by Pairing a Buzz with an Air