In a research study conducted at a college, students looked at slides of either beige pens or blue pens while either popular or unfamiliar music played in the background. In classical conditioning terms, the music was a/an:
A) conditioned stimulus.
B) primary reinforcer.
C) unconditioned stimulus.
D) secondary reinforcer.

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In classical conditioning, an unconditioned stimulus is something that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning. In this study, the music serves as an unconditioned stimulus that could elicit a response from the students.

In a Research Study Conducted at a College, Students Looked