Question

After Juan was bitten by a German Shepherd, he feared all dogs. In terms of classical conditioning, Juan's fear of all dogs illustrates:

A) discrimination.
B) extinction.
C) generalization.
D) spontaneous recovery

Answer 1

c) generalization
he created his own generalization of how all dogs act since he was bit by one

Answer 2

Answer: (C) Generalization

Explanation: In terms of classics conditioning, Juan already has a generalized perception that all dogs are dangerous and can also bit him just like the Germs Shepard has done and this perception might not be true because pet dogs like puddle don't bike but security dogs.