generalizations

gen·er·al·i·za·tion (j

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1. The act or an instance of generalizing.

2. A principle, a statement, or an idea having general application.

generalization

[jen′(ə)rəlīzā′shən]

Etymology: L, genus, kind; Gk, izein, to cause

1 the reasoning by which a basic conclusion is reached, with application to different items that have a common factor.

2 the process of reducing or subsuming under a general rule or statement, such as classifying items in general categories.

3 a principle with general application.

4 (in occupational therapy) the ability of a patient to apply knowledge and skills learned in therapy to a variety of similar but new situations.

generalization [jen″er-al-ĭ-za´shun]

the formation of a general principle or idea; inductive reasoning.

generalization of learning the application of previously learned concepts and behaviors to similar situations, a cognitive performance component of occupational therapy.

generalization

forming general propositions from particular cases or clinical signs.

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