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'''Generalization''' is a fundamental concept in the fields of [[psychology]], [[psychiatry]], and [[behavioral science]]. It refers to the process by which responses originally associated with specific stimuli become associated with a wider range of stimuli or are produced in a wider range of situations.

==Definition==
In [[psychology]], generalization is the process by which the conditioned response is observed, even though the conditioned stimulus is slightly different from the original one used during training. Generalization is a basic principle of [[behavior]] that is used in [[behavior therapy]] and [[behavior modification]].

==Types of Generalization==
There are two main types of generalization: stimulus generalization and response generalization.

===Stimulus Generalization===
Stimulus generalization is a form of generalization in which the conditioned response is triggered by stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus. For example, if a person has been conditioned to fear a red light, they may also fear an orange light or a pink light.

===Response Generalization===
Response generalization is a form of generalization where the individual emits the same response to similar stimuli. For example, a child who learns to open a door by turning a knob might also try to open a door by turning a handle.

==Generalization in Learning==
Generalization is a key component in the process of [[learning]]. It allows individuals to apply what they have learned in one situation to new situations. This is particularly important in [[language acquisition]], where generalization allows individuals to apply grammatical rules to new sentences.

==Generalization in Psychology==
In psychology, generalization is a key concept in various forms of therapy, including [[cognitive behavioral therapy]]. Therapists use the principle of generalization to help clients apply what they learn in therapy to their everyday lives.

==See Also==
* [[Discrimination (psychology)]]
* [[Classical conditioning]]
* [[Operant conditioning]]

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