behavior generalization
[/bɪˈheɪvjər ˌdʒɛnərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounpl: behavior generalizations
generalização de comportamento
1. In psychology and behavioral analysis, the process by which a learned behavior or response becomes applicable to similar situations beyond the original training context
After the dog learned to sit on command at home, behavior generalization occurred when it also sat on command at the park.
Depois que o cachorro aprendeu a sentar por comando em casa, a generalização de comportamento ocorreu quando ele também sentou por comando no parque.
2. The transfer of conditioned responses from one stimulus to similar stimuli in classical or operant conditioning
Behavior generalization in applied behavior analysis helps ensure that skills learned in therapy sessions transfer to real-world environments.
A generalização de comportamento na análise comportamental aplicada ajuda a garantir que as habilidades aprendidas em sessões de terapia sejam transferidas para ambientes do mundo real.
3. The extent to which treatment effects achieved in controlled settings persist across different people, settings, and situations
The therapist worked on behavior generalization to ensure the child's improvements extended beyond the clinic setting.
O terapeuta trabalhou na generalização de comportamento para garantir que as melhorias da criança se estendessem além do ambiente da clínica.
The term is primarily used in academic, clinical, and educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is commonly discussed in psychology courses, behavioral therapy, and special education programs. In the USA, behavior generalization is a key concept in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), particularly in autism spectrum disorder interventions and educational psychology. The concept reflects modern understanding that learning should not remain isolated to the training environment but should generalize across settings, people, and situations for maximum effectiveness.
Related Idioms & Phrases
carry over to other situations
apply learning to new contexts
transfer skills to real-world settings
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