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Generalization

Scope Note: 
Process of drawing inferences or forming general conclusions from a number of specific instances -- also, the tendency to make the same response to new but similar stimuli
Category: Learning and Perception
Broader Terms
Abstract Reasoning
Learning Processes
Narrower Terms
Stimulus Generalization
Related Terms
Association (Psychology)
Concept Formation
Concept Teaching
Experiments
Inferences
Learning Theories
Mediation Theory
Patterned Responses
Replication (Evaluation)
Research Methodology
Scientific Methodology
Theories
Transfer of Training
Validity
Added to ERIC: 6/11/1969