In response to a cold temperature, your body will shiver reflexively. Using Pavlov's terminology, the cold temperature would be termed a(n):
A)unconditioned stimulus (UCS).
B)unconditioned response (UCR).
C)conditioned stimulus (CS).
D)conditioned response (CR).

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An unconditioned stimulus (UCS) is a stimulus that naturally elicits a specific response without prior learning or conditioning. In this scenario, the cold temperature is the UCS because it automatically triggers the reflexive shivering response without any prior conditioning.

In Response to a Cold Temperature, Your Body Will Shiver