Multiple Choice
In classical conditioning, what is the term for a stimulus that is initially a neutral change and does not elicit respondent behavior before conditioning?
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Classical Conditioning
Multiple Choice
In classical conditioning, what is the term for an unlearned and automatic response to a stimulus?
A
Neutral stimulus
B
Conditioned response
C
Operant behavior
D
Unconditioned response
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Understand the key terms in classical conditioning: a stimulus is any event or object that elicits a response, and a response is the behavior or reaction to that stimulus.
Identify that an unlearned and automatic response means the behavior occurs naturally without prior learning or conditioning.
Recall that a 'neutral stimulus' initially does not elicit any specific response before conditioning.
Recognize that a 'conditioned response' is a learned response to a previously neutral stimulus after conditioning.
Conclude that the term for an unlearned and automatic response to a stimulus is the 'unconditioned response', which naturally occurs without prior learning.
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