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:

Habituation

A process in which one becomes used to a repeated stimulus and therefore pays less attention to it.

Desensitization

The process of reducing sensitivity or responsiveness to a stimulus, often used as a therapeutic approach.

Constancy

Refers to the psychological or physical stability or steadiness in a person or environment.

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing identical genetic material.