Which term describes a systematic process for identifying and selecting teaching examples that represent the full range of stimulus variations and response requirements in generalization settings?

• A. FBA
• B. FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS
• C. GENERAL CASE ANALYSIS
• D. GROUP CONTINGENCY

Answer: (C)

General Case Analysis is a systematic approach to ensure that training covers the full range of stimulus variations and response requirements learners might encounter, so the target behavior generalizes to new settings. It begins by identifying the dimensions that can vary in real life—different items, contexts, and ways the learner might respond—and then builds a set of training cases that span those variations. By teaching across many exemplars and sequencing them from easy to more complex, you equip the learner to perform the behavior correctly even when inputs change. This method intentionally includes diverse instances to prevent learning tied to a single cue or situation, promoting transfer beyond the instructional examples.

This approach is distinct from methods focused on why a behavior occurs (functional assessment) or on testing hypotheses about behavior under different consequences (functional analysis), and it’s different from reinforcement strategies that apply to groups (group contingency).