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Watson and Rayner's study of Little Albert demonstrated how specific fears?

Watson and Rayner's study of Little Albert demonstrated how specific fears can be acquired through classical conditioning. The study conditioned a fear response to a white rat in Little Albert by pairing it with a loud noise, showing that fear can be learned through association.


What behaviorist conducted the Little Albert experiment?

John B. Watson conducted the Little Albert experiment in 1920.


Did John Watson study salivation in dogs in order to examine the concept of habituation?

Yes, John Watson studied salivation in dogs to examine the concept of habituation. In his famous experiment, Watson conditioned a fear response in a young boy known as "Little Albert" using a similar method to Pavlov's classical conditioning with dogs, to study the formation and extinction of phobias.


What famous psychologist was responsible for the little albert experiment?

John B. Watson, an American psychologist, was responsible for the Little Albert experiment. It involved classical conditioning with a young boy named Albert to demonstrate how fear can be acquired through conditioning.


What did john Watson want to prove with the little Albert experiment?

John Watson wanted to demonstrate the principles of classical conditioning by showing that fear could be conditioned in a child (Little Albert) through association with a loud noise (unconditioned stimulus). The experiment aimed to prove that emotions and behavior could be manipulated through conditioning.