While on a recent combat tour in Afghanistan,Regina learned to dive for cover at the sounds of gunfire.When she returned home,she found herself diving for cover when her husband accidently slammed a door.What learning process is illustrated by this example?
A) habituation
B) systematic desensitization
C) stimulus generalization
D) extinction

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The example illustrates stimulus generalization, which refers to the process of responding to stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus. In this case, Regina learned to associate the sound of gunfire with the need to take cover, and that response generalized to similar sounds like a slammed door.

While on a Recent Combat Tour in Afghanistan,Regina Learned to Dive