Term ID: T4021

Operant Generalization

/operant-generalization/
The tendency for learned behaviors to occur in situations similar to those in which they were originally reinforced.
Example: A dog trained to sit for treats at home also sitting for treats in the park or at friends' houses.

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Reference: Skinner (1953)