In classical conditioning,the unconditioned stimulus is
A)the stimulus that triggers a response after being paired with a conditioned stimulus.
B)the stimulus that triggers a conditioned response.
C)the stimulus that triggers a response after being paired with another stimulus.
D)the stimulus that triggers a response without prior learning.

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The unconditioned stimulus is the stimulus that triggers a response without prior learning. It is typically a biologically relevant stimulus, such as food or a painful stimulus, that naturally produces a response without any training or conditioning.

In Classical Conditioning,the Unconditioned Stimulus Is