The Classical-Conditioning Term for a Stimulus That Elicits a Reflexive

question 185

Multiple Choice

The classical-conditioning term for a stimulus that elicits a reflexive response in the absence of learning is:

• A)unconditioned stimulus.
• B)unconditioned response.
• C)conditioned stimulus.
• D)conditioned response.

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Definitions:

Predisposition

An inborn or acquired vulnerability for developing certain symptoms or disorders.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration, playing a significant role in the body's response to stress.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, especially fear, and storing emotional memories.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances released from neurons that transmit signals across a synapse to other neurons, muscle cells, or gland cells, playing a crucial role in the functioning of the nervous system.