In classical conditioning, what term describes a stimulus that triggers a response without prior learning?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium MCAT item. Correct choice: A. Unconditioned stimulus.
- A. Unconditioned stimulus ✓
- B. Conditioned stimulus
Why not B: “Conditioned stimulus” is not Unconditioned stimulus.
- C. Neutral stimulus
Why not C: “Neutral stimulus” is not Unconditioned stimulus.
- D. Conditioned response
Why not D: “Conditioned response” is not Unconditioned stimulus.
Correct answer
A. Unconditioned stimulus
Explanation
Unconditioned stimulus (option A) is the accepted answer to “In classical conditioning, what term describes a stimulus that triggers a response without prior learning”. Option B (Conditioned stimulus) is a different value from Unconditioned stimulus. Option C (Neutral stimulus) is a different value from Unconditioned stimulus. Option D (Conditioned response) is a different value from Unconditioned stimulus. Keep Unconditioned stimulus as the MCAT fact for this stem.
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Tags: American Exams, MCAT, Psychology
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