Why Was Little Albert Not Counterconditioned,or Systematically Desensitized,for His Acquired

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why was Little Albert not counterconditioned,or systematically desensitized,for his acquired fear of rats?

• A) Once learned, a phobia is permanent.
• B) Systematic desensitization has been shown to be ineffective for treating fear.
• C) His mother removed him from the study.
• D) The scientific community considered the experiment unethical and ended it abruptly.

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