Stimulus generalization occurs when a response is elicited by a similar but not identical stimulus. Learn more about this phenomenon here.
Picture this: You’ve trained your dog to bark on command. You’re feeling pretty good about yourself and decide to show off your furry friend’s new skill to your friends. Excitedly, you yell “Speak!” and your dog lets out a loud, ear-piercing bark. Suddenly, your phone rings and your ringtone happens to ...
