What is the term for a conditioned response that occurs when a similar stimulus is presented?

A. Discrimination
B. Generalization
C. Extinction
D. Reinforcement

Answer: Generalization

Additional Information: Generalization occurs when a response is elicited by stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus.

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