Kirk's dorm is rather old, and the plumbing is problematic. Each time he is in the shower, and the toilet flushes, the water automatically runs cold, causing Kirk to flinch and jump back. Eventually, Kirk started jumping back whenever he heard the toilet flush. In this situation, Kirk's learned jump upon hearing the flush is a ________.
A) unconditioned response
B) conditioned response
C) unconditioned stimulus
D) conditioned stimulus

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Kirk's jump upon hearing the toilet flush was not a natural or automatic response but a learned response to the sound due to its repeated pairing with the cold water in the shower. Hence, it is a conditioned response.

Kirk's Dorm Is Rather Old, and the Plumbing Is Problematic