In Classical Conditioning the Stimulus That Normally Evokes an Automatic

question 134

Multiple Choice

In classical conditioning the stimulus that normally evokes an automatic response without new learning is called the _____________.

• A) conditioned stimulus
• B) reflexive stimulus
• C) unconditioned stimulus
• D) orienting stimulus

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Definitions:

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