Question

Stimulus generalization vs stimulus discrimination

Answer 1

Stimulus discrimination can be contrasted with a similar phenomenon known as stimulus generalization. In classical conditioning, for example, stimulus generalization would involve being unable to distinguish between the conditioned stimulus and other similar stimuli.---


A stimulus generalization is when the stimulus can be generalized to a similar stimulus and still gain the same response. A stimulus discrimination is when the participant can discriminate between stimulus ad therefore weaken the effect of the stimulus on the required response.