Unconditioned (adjective)

  1. Not influenced by any conditions or circumstances; not determined by past experiences or stimuli.
  2. Not shaped, modified, or trained by any process of conditioning.

Origin:

Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + conditioned, which is derived from the verb 'condition' meaning to train, modify, or shape behavior or response.

Examples:

  1. An unconditioned response is a response that occurs naturally, without the influence of prior experience.
  2. A person's unconditioned reactions to stimuli, such as the startle response to a loud noise, are innate and not learned.
  3. Some animals, such as cats, are known for their unconditioned ability to clean themselves.
  4. The unconditioned love of a parent for a child is a powerful and innate bond.
  5. Many psychologists believe that some human behaviors and emotional responses are unconditioned and instinctual, rather than learned through experience.
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