As a child,every time you played near the neighbor's farm and a cow wandered over,your mother (who has a terrible fear of cows)screamed,snatched you into her arms,and ran into the house.You would get so startled that you would begin to cry.You now have a fear of cows.In this example,the UCS is:
A) the cow.
B) your crying.
C) your mother's reaction.
D) fear of the cow.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The UCS (Unconditioned Stimulus) is the stimulus that naturally triggers a response, which in this case is fear. The cow is not inherently fearful, and the crying is a response, not a stimulus. Therefore, the best choice is C, your mother's reaction, as it is the stimulus that triggers the fear response in you.

As a Child,every Time You Played near the Neighbor's Farm