When Mr. Earlgray sits on a needle, he instinctively screams and then accidentally knocks over his cup of tea. He then claims that he will never drink tea again, because he finds the act too painful. In this situation, which provides the best example of an unconditioned response?

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The unconditioned response is the natural and automatic response to the unconditioned stimulus (needle in this case). Mr. Earlgray's scream is the natural and automatic response to the pain of sitting on a needle, without any prior conditioning. Therefore, the best example of an unconditioned response in this situation is his scream.

When Mr Earlgray Sits on a Needle, He Instinctively Screams and and Then