In classical conditioning, stimulus generalization occurs when:
A)a novel stimulus produces a response that is similar to the response produced by a conditioned stimulus
B)a novel stimulus produces a response that is different from the response produced by a conditioned stimulus
C)a conditioned response develops that is opposite to the unconditioned response
D)an unconditioned response develops that is opposite to the conditioned response

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Stimulus generalization occurs when a new stimulus that is similar to the conditioned stimulus produces a similar response. This is because the individual has learned to associate the original stimulus with the response and generalizes this response to a similar stimulus.

In Classical Conditioning, Stimulus Generalization Occurs When