How Could Extinction Be Used to Eliminate Little Albert's Fear

question 9

Multiple Choice

How could extinction be used to eliminate Little Albert's fear of a white rat?

• A)Repeatedly expose Little Albert to the loud noise in the absence of the rat.
• B)Give Albert candy when he sees the rat.
• C)Punish Albert when he cries and crawls away from the rat.
• D)Repeatedly present the rat, and do not follow it with the loud noise.

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