The presentation of an air puff to the eye leads reflexively to closure of the eyelid. What is the air puff an example of?
A) a conditioned response
B) an unconditioned response
C) a conditioned stimulus
D) an unconditioned stimulus

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The air puff is an unconditioned stimulus because it is a stimulus that naturally elicits a reflexive response (eyelid closure) without any prior learning.

The Presentation of an Air Puff to the Eye Leads