Question

Naturally occurring response in learning theory is called:

• A. Conditioned response
• B. Aversive response
• C. Unconditioned response
• D. Vicarious response

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Unconditioned response

In psychology, a naturally occurring response in learning theory is called an unconditioned response (UR):

• Unconditioned stimulus (US): A stimulus that triggers a naturally occurring response

• Unconditioned response (UR): The naturally occurring response that follows the unconditioned stimulus 

For example, in Pavlov's experiment with dogs, drooling was the unconditioned response because it happened naturally as a response to the smell of food.