Generalization of conditioned (fear) responding and the role of memory specificity. KU Leuven
Generalization on the basis of prior experience is a central feature of human and non-human behavior. Generalization occurs when a stimulus elicits a change in behavior due to prior experience of a regularity in the environment that did not involve that stimulus. Although adaptive in general, anomalies in generalization can give rise to a wide array of problems. For instance, elevated levels of generalization have been shown in individuals ...