In classical conditioning, what term refers to the stimulus with which a behavioural response is already associated?
A) operant stimulus
B) primary stimulus
C) unconditioned stimulus
D) instrumental stimulus

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The stimulus with which a behavioural response is already associated is the unconditioned stimulus (UCS). This stimulus naturally triggers a response without any training or conditioning.

In Classical Conditioning, What Term Refers to the Stimulus with Which