John Watson Offered a Live, White Rat to Little Albert

question 112

Multiple Choice

John Watson offered a live, white rat to Little Albert and then made a loud noise behind his head by striking a steel bar with a hammer. The white rat served as the __________ in his study.

• A) discriminative stimulus
• B) counterconditioning stimulus
• C) conditioned stimulus
• D) unconditioned stimulus

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Definitions:

Fixture

An article of personal property physically attached to real property in such a way that an interest arises in it under real estate law.

Adaptation

The process of adjustment or modification in structure or behavior to become better suited to an environment.

Intent

The purpose or design behind an action, often relevant in legal contexts to establish mental state or culpability.

Tenancy for Years

A leasehold interest in property for a definite period, which could be for any set length of time.