In John B Watson's Attempt to Produce a Phobia Through Classical Conditioning

question 237

Multiple Choice

In John B. Watson's attempt to produce a phobia through classical conditioning, the conditioned response was

• A) fear and crying.
• B) a white rat.
• C) an electric shock.
• D) a loud noise.

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