A Reflexive or Innate Response That Is Elicited by a Stimulus

question 491

Multiple Choice

A reflexive or innate response that is elicited by a stimulus without prior learning is a(n) ___________________.

• A)unconditioned stimulus (UCS)
• B)conditioned stimulus (CS)
• C)unconditioned response (UCR)
• D)conditioned response (CR)

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Definitions:

Conjunction Fallacy

A logical error where individuals incorrectly believe that specific conditions are more probable than a single general one.

Probabilities

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates an impossibility and 1 indicates certainty.

Uncertain Events

Situations or occurrences with an unpredictable outcome due to a lack of information or inherent variability.

Isolated Cases

Instances or occurrences that are distinct from and not representative of the general situation or condition.