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stimulus generalization

/ˈstɪmjʊləs ˌdʒɛnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

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/ˈstɪmjʊləs ˌdʒɛnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ruПсихологический феномен, при котором условная реакция вызывается не только исходным стимулом, но и похожими стимулами; часто используется в теории поведенческого обусловливания и обучения.

A psychological phenomenon where a conditioned response is triggered not only by the original stimulus but also by similar stimuli, often used in behavioral conditioning and learning theory.

  1. Psychological conceptC1formal

    The tendency of a conditioned response to occur in response to stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus.

    ruГенерализация стимула

    • In Pavlov's experiment, stimulus generalization occurred when the dog salivated to a bell tone similar to the original one.
    • A child who fears a specific dog may show stimulus generalization by fearing all dogs.
    • Stimulus generalization helps explain why phobias can spread to related situations.