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unconditional response

[/ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl rɪˈspɒns/]
nounpl: unconditional responses
resposta incondicionada
1. In classical conditioning, a natural, automatic response that occurs without prior learning when an unconditioned stimulus is presented
Salivation is an unconditional response to the presence of food.
A salivação é uma resposta incondicionada à presença de comida.
2. A reaction or behavior that is innate and does not require conditioning or learning to occur
The pupil of the eye constricts as an unconditional response to bright light.
A pupila do olho se contrai como uma resposta incondicionada à luz brilhante.
Synonyms
unconditioned responseinnate responsenatural responseautomatic response
Antonyms
conditional responseconditioned responselearned response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta incondicionada
Standard term used in psychology and behavioral studies
Portugal
resposta incondicionada
Same as Brazilian usage; technical psychology terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

gut reaction
instinctive response
knee-jerk reaction
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