MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 33: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 33
3. A person suffers from food poisoning after eating a spoiled lemon, and later finds that the smell of limes and other citrus fruits make her nauseous. This is an example of:
- A. acquisition.
- B. generalization.
- C. discrimination.
- D. negative reinforcement.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Generalization is the process by which similar stimuli can produce the same conditioned response. Here, the response to the taste and smell of lemons has generalized to that of all citrus.