When a stimulus similar to the conditioned stimulus also elicits the conditioned response,the phenomenon is called _______.
A)stimulus discrimination
B)stimulus generalization
C)spontaneous recovery
D)second order conditioning

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Stimulus generalization occurs when a similar stimulus to the conditioned stimulus also elicits the conditioned response. Option A (stimulus discrimination) refers to the ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond differently to them. Option C (spontaneous recovery) refers to the reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a rest period. Option D (second-order conditioning) occurs when a neutral stimulus is paired with a conditioned stimulus to create a second conditioned stimulus.

When a Stimulus Similar to the Conditioned Stimulus Also Elicits