When Luke kissed Laura,her heart rate increased.Luke always wore Old Spice after shave.Whenever Laura smelled Old Spice thereafter,her heart raced.Old Spice after shave was the:
A)unconditioned stimulus.
B)unconditioned response.
C)conditioned stimulus.
D)conditioned response.

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In this scenario, the unconditioned stimulus is the kiss between Luke and Laura which led to Laura's increased heart rate (unconditioned response). After repeated exposure to the scent of Old Spice after shave (conditioned stimulus), Laura's heart rate began to increase (conditioned response). Therefore, the conditioned stimulus is Old Spice after shave.

When Luke Kissed Laura,her Heart Rate Increased