On a recent visit to the doctor, Jasmine was given a painful injection. Since then, Jasmine not only refuses to go to the same d
octor, but also will not go to see any doctor or dentist. Jasmine’s refusal behaviour is an example of Stimulus generalisation. Stimulus discrimination. Punishment. Extinction.
Stimulus generalization in psychology, can be defined as an occurrence whereby an individual tends to respond to a stimuli the same way the individual responded to a previous similar stimuli.
For example, the painful experience on Jasmine's recent visit to the doctor who gave her a painful injection has made her to refuse going to the same doctor. Not only does Jasmine respond to this same doctor, but also responded in the same way towards any other doctor or dentist by refusing to see anyone of them.
Jasmine's refusal behavior is an example of <em>stimulus generalization.</em>
It is important for the citizens to have a democracy having more than one way to participate in government and politics because it only means that there are more opportunities for one's voice to be heard and have the right to choose who or what parties they wanna pursue.
