When John Watson Taught Albert, an 11-Month-Old Infant, to Fear

question 52

Multiple Choice

When John Watson taught Albert, an 11-month-old infant, to fear a neutral stimulus by presenting it several times with a sharp, loud sound, Watson applied ________________ to children's behavior.

• A) innate reflexes
• B) observational learning
• C) classical conditioning
• D) operant conditioning

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Definitions:

Phobia

A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that poses little to no actual danger.

Panic Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks and persistent concern about having more attacks or their implications.

Agoraphobia

A disorder marked by severe fear about being in places or situations from which escaping could be hard or assistance may not be accessible.

Relative Seclusion

Relative seclusion refers to a state or situation where an individual or group is partially isolated or set apart from others, which can be voluntary or enforced.