StimulusStimulus is defined as any change in the environment or form of energy that affects an organism’s behavior or physiological state. Stimuli can be external or internal, and they can el... 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 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 reinforced in the presence of one stimulus is exhibited in the presence of other stimuli that are similar, but not identical, to the original stimulus. This means the individual responds to a range of stimuli that resemble the one used in training.
Example
A child is taught to say “dog” when they see a picture of a specific breed of dog, such as a golden retriever. Later, when the child sees other breeds of dogs (e.g., poodles, bulldogs), they also say “dog,” even though those stimuli are not exactly the same as the original picture. The child is generalizing the 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 to similar stimuli.