ResponseA response is a single occurrence or instance of a behavior. It refers to a specific action or behavior that happens at a particular moment in time. Example A teacher asks a s... More GeneralizationGeneralization in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) refers to the ability of an individual to apply learned behaviors or skills in new and different contexts that differ from the original teaching envir... More occurs when a learner exhibits a behaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living organisms engage in, which can be observed, measured, and analyzed. It encompasses all interactions an organism has with its environment, inc... More that was not specifically trained but is similar to a behavior that was reinforced. This happens when different responses are made to the same or similar stimuli due to the training of a related behavior.
Example
A child is taught to say “hi” when greeting people. Later, without direct training, the child begins to say “hello” or “hey” to greet people. Although these responses weren’t explicitly taught, they are functionally similar and generalized from the original trained behavior of saying “hi.”