Watson Said That He Could Condition a Child to Fear

question 33

Multiple Choice

Watson said that he could condition a child to fear any object, this was supported when he conditioned Albert to fear mice. Bergman did research which he said disproved Watson's claim when he repeated a similar experiment

• A) using inanimate objects.
• B) using adult subjects.
• C) attempting to build fear of subject's parents.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique involving the conditioning of an undesirable behavior or response to a stimulus into a positive one.

Deep Relaxation

A state of profound rest and tranquility achieved through techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or progressive muscle relaxation, often used to reduce stress.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Anxiety-Triggering

Describes situations, events, or stimuli that induce anxiety.