Asked by Krestina Mccrea on May 08, 2024

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__________ can be viewed as being the opposite of discrimination learning.

A) Spontaneous conditioning
B) Backward conditioning
C) Stimulus generalization
D) Second-order conditioning

Discrimination Learning

The process of learning to respond differently to various stimuli, distinguishing between those that are rewarded and those that are not.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be evoked by stimuli that are similar to the stimulus to which the response was originally conditioned.

Second-order Conditioning

A form of learning where a stimulus that initially had no significance becomes conditioned as a result of being paired with another stimulus that already induces a conditioned response.

  • Compare and delineate the nuances between extinction, second-order conditioning, reconditioning, and discrimination as elements of classical conditioning.
  • Grasp the underlying concepts of generalization and discrimination in the context of conditioning, and recognize their substantial impact on learning.
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Sooraj SinghMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Stimulus generalization is the process where an organism responds to stimuli that are similar but not identical to the conditioned stimulus used during training, indicating a lack of discrimination between the stimuli. This contrasts with discrimination learning, where an organism learns to respond differently to distinct stimuli.