Researchers condition a flatworm to contract when exposed to lightb. repeatedly pairing the light with electric shock. The electric shock is a(n)

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An unconditioned stimulus is a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response, without any conditioning. In this case, the electric shock would naturally cause the flatworm to contract, without any conditioning. Therefore, the electric shock is an unconditioned stimulus.

Researchers Condition a Flatworm to Contract When Exposed to Lightb