Explain generalization and discrimination in classical conditioning. Why are these seen as opposing processes? Give an example of how they would work in opposition
What will be an ideal response?
* Generalization is the occurrence of responses to stimuli similar to the original CS.
* Discrimination is the occurrence of responses only to a specific CS.
* Generalization and discrimination are seen as opposing processes because generalization increases the likelihood of responding and discrimination decreases the likelihood of responding to only one stimuli.
* The response should include an example of how generalization and discrimination might work in opposition to one another.
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What will be an ideal response?
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