INTERACTION OF DOMINANT AND CONDITIONED REFLEX IN THE DYNAMICS OF GENERALIZATION PHENOMENON

In dogs the generalization reaction to the stimuli of the same modalit y was observed with equal intensity both at the early and late stages of conditioning, while no generalization was observed to stimuli of di fferent modalities. With increase in the level of the alimentary motiv ation the generalization reaction began to be recorded to stimuli of d ifferent modality. Thus, the spread and intensity of generalization de pends on the strength of motivation. The persistence of generalization suggests that the dominant which underlies the generalization phenome non is retained for a long time and can exist in parallel with the sta ble conditioned reflex.