Multiple Choice
In classical conditioning, a stimulus that produces a response without prior learning is called a(n):
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In classical conditioning, what is the term for a stimulus that is initially a neutral change and does not elicit respondent behavior before conditioning?
A
Unconditioned stimulus
B
Unconditioned response
C
Conditioned response
D
Neutral stimulus
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Understand the basic components of classical conditioning: the unconditioned stimulus (US), unconditioned response (UR), conditioned stimulus (CS), and conditioned response (CR).
Identify that the unconditioned stimulus (US) naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior learning.
Recognize that the unconditioned response (UR) is the natural reaction to the unconditioned stimulus.
Know that the conditioned stimulus (CS) is originally a neutral stimulus that, after being paired repeatedly with the unconditioned stimulus, begins to elicit a response.
Conclude that the term for a stimulus that is initially neutral and does not elicit a response before conditioning is called the 'neutral stimulus'.
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