In the classical conditioning of the nictitating membrane in rabbits,the unconditioned stimulus is usually a(n)
A)puff of air to the eye.
B) tone.
C)electric shock to the tail.
D)pellet of food.

Question

In the classical conditioning of the nictitating membrane in rabbits,the unconditioned stimulus is usually a(n) 
A)puff of air to the eye. 
B) tone.​ 
C)electric shock to the tail. 
D)pellet of food.

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In the classical conditioning of the nictitating membrane in rabbits, the unconditioned stimulus is usually a puff of air to the eye. This is because the reflexive response of the nictitating membrane is to protect the eye from foreign objects or substances that may cause harm. The puff of air mimics this reflexive response, causing the rabbit to blink and retract its nictitating membrane. Over time, the rabbit learns to associate a previously neutral stimulus, such as a tone or light, with the puff of air and will begin to blink and retract its nictitating membrane in response to the tone or light alone.

In the Classical Conditioning of the Nictitating Membrane in Rabbits,the