What Was Learned in the Case of Little Albert

question 150

Multiple Choice

What was learned in the case of Little Albert?

• A)Fear can be learned via operant conditioning, but cannot be extinguished.
• B)Fear can be learned via classical conditioning, but cannot be generalized.
• C)It is important to ignore the consideration of a child's mental health as long as the research is important enough.
• D)Fear can be learned via classical conditioning, and that fear can be generalized.

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Definitions:

Correspondence Bias

The tendency to attribute a person's behavior to their personality or disposition, rather than to external factors.

Stereotyping

The act of making generalized assumptions or beliefs about the characteristics of all members of a group based on simplified or standardized conceptions.

Defensive Attribution

The tendency to blame victims for their misfortune, so that one feels less likely to be victimized in a similar way.

News Account

A report or description of recent events or facts, provided by the media or a personal observation.