A doctor administers a drug to a patient in a small room in the hospital. This drug increases the heart rate of the patient. After awhile, the patient's heart rate increases just by being in the small room before the drug is even given
In this example, what is the unconditioned stimulus?
a. The drug
b. The increased heart rate
c. The small hospital room
d. The doctor
Answer: A
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