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generalization

generalization Generalization is a thinking process in which a person identifies shared features across specific examples and forms a broader concept or principle from them.

Generalization is a thinking process in which a person identifies shared features across specific examples and forms a broader concept or principle from them. It involves moving from detailed observations to more general ideas.

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