Generalization, in psychology, the tendency to respond in the same way to different but similar stimuli. ... For example, a child who is scared by a man with a beard may fail to discriminate between bearded men and generalize that all men with beards are to be feared.
Which is the best example of generalization?
Examples of Generalization
- All parents try to make life difficult for their children.
- Every salesman lies to make more money on a sale.
- Homework is very easy.
- Homework is very hard.
- The United States is colder than Europe.
- Women all want to have large families.
- Men are all afraid of commitment.
What is generalization science?
A generalization is taking one or a few facts and making a broader, more universal statement. ... Scientists try to make generalizations based on research — the more data they have, the more accurate the generalization. Generalizations can be similar to stereotypes in that they are sometimes wrong and harmful.
