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.