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generalisation

DEFINITIONS OF: generalisation

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n the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances

Synonyms:
abstraction, generalization
Type of:
theorisation, theorization
the production or use of theories

n reasoning from detailed facts to general principles

Synonyms:
generalization, induction, inductive reasoning
Type of:
colligation
the connection of isolated facts by a general hypothesis

n (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus

Synonyms:
generalization, stimulus generalisation, stimulus generalization
Types:
irradiation
(Pavolvian conditioning) the elicitation of a conditioned response by stimulation similar but not identical to the original stimulus
Type of:
carry-over, transfer, transfer of training
application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation

n an idea or conclusion having general application

Synonyms:
generality, generalization
Types:
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principle, rule
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
pillar
a fundamental principle or practice
yang
the bright positive masculine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology
yin
the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology
feng shui
rules in Chinese philosophy that govern spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to patterns of yin and yang and the flow of energy (qi); the favorable or unfavorable effects are taken into consideration in designing and siting buildings and graves and furniture
Type of:
idea, thought
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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