Stimulus/setting generalization is a component of Generalized Behavior Change.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (A)

Generalized behavior change aims for behavior that remains functional across different situations, stimuli, and environments. Stimulus generalization is when a response occurs to stimuli that are similar to what was trained, and setting generalization is when the behavior appears in settings beyond the training context. Both reflect the idea that a learned change isn’t limited to one context, but transfers to new stimuli and places. This transfer is exactly what generalized behavior change seeks to achieve, making the true statement correct. For example, if a learner requests a break in therapy and also does so in different classrooms or at home when given similar cues, that demonstrates both stimulus and setting generalization in action.