A doctor administers a drug to a patient in a small room in the hospital.This drug increases the heart rate of the patient.After awhile,the patient's heart rate increases just by being in the small room before the drug is even given.In this example,what is the unconditioned response?

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The unconditioned response is the natural response that occurs without any conditioning. In this case, the natural response is the increase in heart rate, which occurs without the drug being given. Therefore, the correct answer is B, the increased heart rate. A, C, and D are not correct because they are either the conditioned stimulus or unrelated factors.

A Doctor Administers a Drug to a Patient in a Small