Asked by plenert haley on Jun 26, 2024

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Watson's experiment with Little Albert demonstrated that fears might be __________.

A) based on classical conditioning
B) deeply rooted in the innate unconscious of infants
C) based on the principle of observational learning
D) based on Skinner's analysis of positive reinforcement

Little Albert

The subject of a famous psychology experiment by John B. Watson, demonstrating how emotional responses could be conditioned in humans.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that pairs a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that elicits a reflexive response until the neutral stimulus alone elicits that response.

Observational Learning

A form of social learning where behaviors are learned by watching and imitating the actions of others.

  • Identify and explain the significance of key experiments in the development of behaviorism, including Watson and Pavlov's work.
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Jorge ArtamendiJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Watson's experiment with Little Albert is a classic example of classical conditioning, which suggests that fears and phobias can develop through the process of learning and association.