In classical conditioning, the ________ elicits a reflexive response in the absence of learning.
A) unconditioned stimulus
B) unconditioned response
C) conditioned stimulus
D) conditioned response

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The unconditioned stimulus (UCS) is the stimulus that naturally elicits a reflexive response without any prior learning. For example, the smell of food automatically triggering salivation without any training is an example of a UCS.

In Classical Conditioning, the ________ Elicits a Reflexive Response in the Absence