Synonyms: generalisation, generalization, stimulus generalisation, stimulus generalization
Definition: (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus
Similar words: transfer, transfer of training, carry-over
Definition: application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation
Synonyms: generalisation, generalization, induction, inductive reasoning
Definition: reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
Similar words: colligation
Definition: the connection of isolated facts by a general hypothesis
Synonyms: generalisation, generalization, abstraction
Definition: the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
Similar words: theorisation, theorization
Definition: the production or use of theories
Synonyms: generalisation, generality, generalization
Definition: an idea or conclusion having general application
Usage: he spoke in broad generalities
Definition: the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Usage: it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind