The tendency for learned responses to occur in situations similar to the original learning context, extending behavioral or cognitive patterns beyond specific training conditions to related circumstances.
Example: A child who learns to say "please" at home also using polite language at school, or someone with dog phobia becoming fearful of all furry animals, not just dogs.
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