When a child becomes afraid of all dogs after being scared by one dog, what is this phenomenon called?

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Explanation

Stimulus generalization occurs when a response triggered by a specific stimulus is elicited by similar stimuli. In this case, the child's fear of one dog extends to all dogs. This differs from stimulus discrimination, where the response is limited to the original stimulus only.

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When a child becomes afraid of all dogs after being scared by one dog, what is this phenomenon called?

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