Asked by Filip Sparavec on Jul 26, 2024

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Because dogs do not need to be conditioned to salivate to food, salivation to food is a(n) __________

A) conditioned response.
B) conditioned reflex.
C) unconditioned response.
D) neutral response.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, unlearned reaction to an unconditioned stimulus that occurs without previous conditioning.

Conditioned Reflex

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus, achieved through repeated pairings with an unconditioned stimulus.

  • Comprehend the significance of unconditioned and conditioned stimuli, along with their responses, in the context of classical conditioning.
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Zybrea KnightAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Salivation to food is an unconditioned response because it is an automatic, reflexive response that is not learned through conditioning.