Answer to Question #124874 in Psychology for femi Akintomide

Question

Why are the generalization and discrimination aspects of Classical Conditioning important for successful navigation of the environment by humans

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Generalization refers to the tendency to respond to stimuli that resemble the original conditioned stimulus.Stimulus generalization would help people connect themselves with similar stimulus that elicited a favourable or unfavourable behaviour.It also enables humans with the ability to complete a task, perform an activity, or display a behavior across settings.

Discrimination is the the ability to perceive and respond to differences among stimuli

Discrimination learning teaches us more about what animals are capable of conceptual thought. Humans can use discrimination learning to detect danger, learn about differences, and more.