Asked by Abdulahi Abdalla on Jun 03, 2024
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Samantha's cat salivates in response to the taste of food in its mouth.Each morning,Samantha places the cat's food on the back porch.Each time Samantha opens the door the bell rings.Now,Samantha's cat salivates when the bell rings.Which of the following is the unconditioned response in this example?
A) food
B) salivation
C) the door
D) the bell on the door
Unconditioned Response
An innate, reflexive response to an unconditioned stimulus that occurs naturally without the need for prior learning.
Salivation
The secretion of saliva in the mouth, which can occur due to various stimuli including taste, smell, or thoughts of food.
Bell
A percussive musical instrument and device that emits sound when struck.
- Differentiate the attributes of conditioned versus unconditioned stimuli and responses.
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Marissa DuddyJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The unconditioned response is the natural, automatic response to the unconditioned stimulus, which in this case is the cat salivating in response to the taste of food in its mouth. The bell ringing when the door opens is the conditioned stimulus that has become associated with the presentation of food, but it is not the unconditioned response.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the attributes of conditioned versus unconditioned stimuli and responses.
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