In operant conditioning, when a behavior that has been reinforced in one context begins to be exhibited in other contexts and situations, ____ has occurred.
A) shaping
B) discrimination
C) generalization
D) latent learning

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Generalization occurs when behavior that has been reinforced in one context also occurs in other contexts and situations. This can be seen when a child who has learned to use good manners at home also uses them at school or in public. Shaping refers to gradually molding a desired behavior through reinforcement of successive approximations. Discrimination involves learning to distinguish between similar stimuli and responding differently based on those differences. Latent learning refers to learning that occurs without immediate reinforcement or obvious outward signs of learning.

In Operant Conditioning, When a Behavior That Has Been Reinforced