An unlearned, involuntary response, such as salivating when presented with food, is

• A. a conditioned response.
• B. a reflex.
• C. stimulus generalization.
• D. biological preparedness.

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the key terms in the problem: 'unlearned', 'involuntary response', and 'salivating when presented with food'.
2. Understand that an 'unlearned' response is one that occurs naturally without prior learning or conditioning.
3. Recognize that 'involuntary response' refers to an automatic reaction that does not require conscious thought.
4. Consider the example given: 'salivating when presented with food'. This is a natural, automatic response to a stimulus.
5. Conclude that the term describing an unlearned, involuntary response, such as salivating when presented with food, is a 'reflex'.