in classical conditioning, an unlearned, automatic response to a particular unconditioned stimulus. (237) unconditioned stimulus (UCS): in classical conditioning, a stimulus that automatically elicits a particular unconditioned response. (237)
An unlearned, inborn reaction to an unconditioned stimulus.
See classical conditioning.
In classical conditioning, the response that is elicited without prior training by the unconditioned stimulus (US). See also conditioned response (CR), conditioned stimulus (CS), unconditioned stimulus (US).
In classical conditioning, the animal's response that is initially given to the unconditioned stimulus.
Response that is automatically elicited by the unconditioned stimulus (UCS).
In classical conditioning, the response given originally to the unconditioned stimulus used as the basis for establishing a conditioned response to a previously neutral stimulus. See also conditioned response, conditioned stimulus, unconditioned stimulus.