Joseph is 3 years old and is afraid of a moving car. He is also afraid of moving trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles. This is an example of
A. acquisition
B. generalization
C. spontaneous recovery
D. extinction

Respuesta :

Answer:

B. generalization

Explanation:

The scenario described, where Joseph is afraid of not only moving cars but also moving trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles, is an example of:

B. generalization

Generalization occurs when a response learned in one situation is elicited in another similar situation. In this case, Joseph's fear of moving vehicles has generalized from one type of vehicle (cars) to other similar types of vehicles (trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles).