Watson's Experiment with Little Albert Demonstrated That Fears Might Be

question 236

Multiple Choice

Watson's experiment with Little Albert demonstrated that fears might be __________

• A) based on classical conditioning.
• B) deeply rooted in the innate unconscious of infants.
• C) based on the principle of observational learning.
• D) based on Skinner's analysis of positive reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Gatekeeping

The process by which information is filtered for dissemination, whether for publication, broadcasting, the Internet, or some other mode of communication.

Groupthink

A mental event happening among a group where the need for agreement or uniformity leads to a choice that is illogical or not functional.

Collective Efficacy

Collective efficacy refers to the shared belief in a group's abilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to achieve given objectives.

False Consensus

A cognitive bias where people overestimate how much others agree with their own beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes.