In Kandel's (2000) Study with Aplysia, What Was the Unconditioned

question 28

Multiple Choice

In Kandel's (2000) study with Aplysia, what was the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) ?

• A) shock
• B) gill withdrawal reflex
• C) stimulation to part of the body that causes gill withdrawal reflex, when touched
• D) neural activity

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Reproductive Success

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