Stimulus generalization occurs when an organism responds to stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus, indicating that the conditioned response has spread to other similar stimuli. This phenomenon is crucial in understanding how learning and behavior can be adaptive, allowing organisms to apply past experiences to new but related situations.

Stimulus Generalization

Stimulus generalization

original conditioned stimulus

A conditioned response is a learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus through repeated pairings. This phenomenon is a fundamental aspect of classical conditioning, illustrating how behaviors can be modified by associative learning processes.

conditioned response

similar stimuli

learning and behavior

Adaptive behavior refers to the collection of conceptual, social, and practical skills that individuals learn and perform to function effectively in everyday life. It is crucial for personal independence and social responsibility, often assessed in the context of developmental and intellectual disabilities.

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