The tendency for similar stimuli to elicit the same response is called
A) stimulus discrimination.
B) stimulus disinhibition.
C) response generalization.
D) stimulus generalization.

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Stimulus generalization is the tendency for stimuli that are similar to the original stimulus to elicit the same response. This occurs because the individual perceives the similar stimuli as equivalent and responds to them in the same way.

The Tendency for Similar Stimuli to Elicit the Same Response