In experiments by LeDoux and others on classically conditioned emotional responses in rats, the unconditional emotional response is elicited by
A) foot shock.
B) a heat stimulus.
C) a loud tone.
D) electrical stimulation of the substantia nigra.
E) food stimuli.

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The unconditional emotional response in LeDoux's experiments is typically elicited by a foot shock, which serves as the unconditioned stimulus (US) that naturally triggers an emotional response in rats.

In Experiments by LeDoux and Others on Classically Conditioned Emotional