Definitions for: Generalization


[n] (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus
[n] reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
[n] the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
[n] an idea having general application; "he spoke in broad generalities"



Webster (1913) Definition: Gen`er*al*i*za"tion, n. [Cf. F.
g['e]n['e]ralisation.]
1. The act or process of generalizing; the act of bringing
individuals or particulars under a genus or class;
deduction of a general principle from particulars.

Generalization is only the apprehension of the one
in the many. --Sir W.
Hamilton.

2. A general inference.

Synonyms: abstraction, generalisation, generality, induction, inductive reasoning, stimulus generalisation, stimulus generalization

See Also: carry-over, colligation, idea, irradiation, principle, rule, theorisation, theorization, thought, transfer, transfer of training

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