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Cynthia Thomas
on Dec 05, 2024
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In Watson's and Rayner's experiment with the infant "Little Albert":
A) the white rat was the UCS causing fear
B) the loud noise caused by striking the metal bar was the UCS for fear
C) the white rat became the CS for fear
D) Watson became the CS for fear
Little Albert
Refers to a famous psychological experiment by John Watson, demonstrating how phobias can be conditioned in humans.
UCS
An acronym for Unconditioned Stimulus, which in classical conditioning is a stimulus that naturally triggers a response without the need for prior learning.
White Rat
In psychological experiments, particularly those related to the development of phobias, a white rat might be used as a neutral stimulus before conditioning occurs.
- Absorb the basic concepts underlying classical conditioning.
- Analyze the psychological studies demonstrating core learning concepts, including Pavlov's classical conditioning with dogs and the "Little Albert" study.
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Learning Objectives
- Absorb the basic concepts underlying classical conditioning.
- Analyze the psychological studies demonstrating core learning concepts, including Pavlov's classical conditioning with dogs and the "Little Albert" study.