A Reaction to a Given Stimulus That Requires No Previous

question 36

Multiple Choice

A reaction to a given stimulus that requires no previous experience is referred to as a(n) ____.

• A)unconditioned response
• B)conditioned response
• C)characteristic response
• D)uncharacteristic response

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Definitions:

Myocardial Infarction

A medical term for a heart attack, resulting from the blockage of blood flow to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die due to lack of oxygen.

Resistance Stage

A phase of the general adaptation syndrome in which the body tries to adapt to a stressor and maintain homeostasis, following the initial alarm reaction stage.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the body's short- and long-term reactions to stress.

Physical Assessment

A comprehensive examination of a patient's body to detect any signs of disease or abnormalities, often using observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.