AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Define Unconditioned reflex
A
A form of learning
B
A stimulus that produced the response in an unconditioned reflex
C
A reflex that occurs naturally without any prior learning
D
A response that has been learned
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In classical conditioning, an unconditioned response is an unlearned response that occurs naturally in reaction to the unconditioned stimulus. 1 For example, if the smell of food is the unconditioned stimulus, the feeling of hunger in response to the smell of food is the unconditioned response.

Detailed explanation-2: -The unconditioned reflex is the innate reaction of the organism, which is the same among the members of the given species. Unconditioned reflexes are characterized by a permanent and clear connection between action on the receptor and a certain response, ensuring that organisms adapt to stable living conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the classical conditioning paradigm, an unconditioned response (UCR) is a natural, automatic response to a stimulus that does not require prior learning. Unconditioned responses are reflexive responses that occur involuntarily. These natural reactions can be emotional reactions or physical reactions1.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the learning process known as classical conditioning, the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) is one that unconditionally, naturally, and automatically triggers a response. In other words, the response takes place without any prior learning.

Detailed explanation-5: -As part of classical conditioning, an unconditioned response is one that is not learned but is natural, such as the smell of food resulting in feelings of hunger, which is the unconditioned response.

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