Question

Kathy’s heart rate increases every time she goes down a certain hallway at school. The boy that she likes has a locker in that hallway, and he often stands beside his locker and talks with friends. In the preceding scenario, what is most likely the unconditioned stimulus?

a. Kathy’s heart rate
b. Kathy’s attraction for the boy
c. The hallway where the boy’s locker is located
d. The boy

Answer 1

The unconditioned stimulus is when something elicits a reaction. In this case the unconditioned stimulus is what is casing Kathy's heart rate to increase. The thing that is causing Kathy's heart rate to increase is the boy, not just the boy but the attraction that she has for the boy.

The correct answer would be B. Kathy's attraction for the boy.

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