What are the two types of generalization?

What are the two types of generalization?

• A. Stimulus generalization and Response generalization
• B. Stimulus generalization
• C. Response generalization
• D. Generalization and Maintenance

Answer: (A)

Two broad forms of generalization in behavior analysis are stimulus generalization and response generalization. Stimulus generalization happens when a response learned in the presence of one stimulus also occurs in the presence of other similar stimuli. For example, if a learner is reinforced for saying a word when shown a particular dog image, they may also say the word when shown other dog pictures or drawings that resemble dogs. Response generalization occurs when, in the same situation, a different response emerges that serves the same function as the reinforced one. For instance, if the reinforcement was for pointing to a picture of a ball to request it, the learner might instead grasp the ball or say “ball please,” and still get the requested item. Maintenance involves keeping behavior over time, which is a separate concept from generalization.

Two broad forms of generalization in behavior analysis are stimulus generalization and response generalization. Stimulus generalization happens when a response learned in the presence of one stimulus also occurs in the presence of other similar stimuli. For example, if a learner is reinforced for saying a word when shown a particular dog image, they may also say the word when shown other dog pictures or drawings that resemble dogs. Response generalization occurs when, in the same situation, a different response emerges that serves the same function as the reinforced one. For instance, if the reinforcement was for pointing to a picture of a ball to request it, the learner might instead grasp the ball or say “ball please,” and still get the requested item. Maintenance involves keeping behavior over time, which is a separate concept from generalization.