AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt
A child conditioned to fear a white rat also fears a white rabbit. This is
A.generalization
B.discrimination
C.extinction
D.habituation
Explanation
Core Concept
The fear spreads to similar stimuli — exactly what Watson's Little Albert showed when the boy's rat phobia extended to furry objects.
Correct Answer
Ageneralization
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