The tendency to respond to a stimulus that is similar to the original conditioned stimulus is called:
A)stimulus generalization.
B)stimulus adaptation.
C)response generalization.
D)transference.

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Stimulus generalization occurs when an organism responds to a stimulus that is similar to the original conditioned stimulus. This is a normal process of learning and allows for the transfer of learning to new situations.

The Tendency to Respond to a Stimulus That Is Similar