In the "Little Albert" Study, Fear of the Noise Was

question 26

Multiple Choice

In the "Little Albert" study, fear of the noise was ______.

• A) the unconditioned stimulus
• B) the unconditioned response
• C) the conditioned stimulus
• D) the conditioned response

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process by which a stimulus increases the probability of a response through its presentation (positive reinforcement) or removal (negative reinforcement).

Prelinguistic Vocalization

Early sounds made by infants before they acquire language, including cooing and babbling, important for speech development.

Brain Structures

The various parts of the brain, each responsible for different functions, including thought, emotion, sensation, and movement.

Language Development

The process by which children learn to communicate through spoken words, gestures, or written symbols, typically progressing from babbling to forming sentences.