The classical-conditioning term for a stimulus that elicits a reflexive response in the absence of learning is:
A) conditioned stimulus.
B) unconditioned response.
C) unconditioned stimulus.
D) conditioned response.

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An unconditioned stimulus is a stimulus that automatically triggers an unconditioned response, a reflexive response that is elicited without any learning. An example of an unconditioned stimulus is the smell of food, which automatically triggers the unconditioned response of salivation.

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