In 1920, Which Psychologist Classically Conditioned a Young Child Named

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Multiple Choice

In 1920, which psychologist classically conditioned a young child named Little Albert to fear rats?

• A)Ivan Pavlov
• B)Albert Bandura
• C)B.F. Skinner
• D)John B. Watson

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is initially elicited by the second stimulus is eventually evoked by the first stimulus alone.

Herding Behaviour

A social phenomenon where individuals in a group act collectively without centralized direction, often observed in financial markets, social settings, or animal behavior.

Puzzle Box Experiments

Research studies involving tasks that require animals or humans to solve problems to obtain a reward, often used to study learning and intelligence.

Thorndike

Edward Lee Thorndike, an American psychologist known for his work in comparative psychology and the law of effect.