Which of the Following Observations Demonstrates the Limitations of Watson

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations demonstrates the limitations of Watson and Rayner's Little Albert experiment as an example of phobic conditioning?

• A) The rat had to be repeatedly paired with the loud noise.
• B) Albert's fear started to diminish following a rest period of several days.
• C) Albert's fear was easily diminished by thumb sucking.
• D) All of these are correct.

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