When the problem behavior no longer occurs in all relevant circumstances following extinction,___________ is said to have occurred.
A) discrimination
B) fading
C) shaping
D) generalization

Question

When the problem behavior no longer occurs in all relevant circumstances following extinction,___________ is said to have occurred.​
A) ​discrimination
B) ​fading
C) ​shaping
D) ​generalization

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Generalization occurs when the behavior is exhibited in situations other than the one in which it was originally learned. In this case, the problem behavior is no longer occurring in all relevant circumstances, indicating that the behavior has generalized to other situations. Discrimination refers to the ability to differentiate between different stimuli or situations, while fading and shaping are procedures used to teach new behaviors.

When the Problem Behavior No Longer Occurs in All Relevant