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nenivikky

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In an experiment, a dog is conditioned to run whenever it hears a clap. In the next stage of the experiment, it is presented with other stimuli such as a whistle, a snap of fingers, and a click. Toward the last stage of the experiment, the dog runs only when it hears a clap and not any other sound. In this scenario, the dog's behavior illustrates a strong _________.
 
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Question 2

Gina was once stung by a hornet inside her house. After that incident, she closes all the windows of her house whenever she sees any insect. Her behavior illustrates _________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

stimulus discrimination

Answer to Question 2

stimulus generalization



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