Samantha's cat salivates in response to the taste of food in its mouth.Each morning,Samantha places the cat's food on the back porch.Each time Samantha opens the door the bell rings.Now,Samantha's cat salivates when the bell rings.Which of the following is the unconditioned response in this example?
A) food
B) salivation
C) the door
D) the bell on the door

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The unconditioned response is the natural, automatic response to the unconditioned stimulus, which in this case is the cat salivating in response to the taste of food in its mouth. The bell ringing when the door opens is the conditioned stimulus that has become associated with the presentation of food, but it is not the unconditioned response.

Samantha's Cat Salivates in Response to the Taste of Food