A reaction to a given stimulus that requires no previous experience is referred to as a(n)____.
A)unconditioned response
B)conditioned response
C)characteristic response
D)uncharacteristic response

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An unconditioned response is a natural, automatic response to a stimulus that does not require any prior conditioning or training. This type of response is often innate or instinctual, such as the reflexive flinch when a loud noise is heard. In contrast, a conditioned response requires previous conditioning or learning to occur.

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