The Infant Albert Developed a Fear of Rats After a White

question 49

Multiple Choice

The infant Albert developed a fear of rats after a white rat was associated with a loud noise. He then experienced fear of a rabbit, a dog, and a sealskin coat, but not to dissimilar objects, such as toys. This is an example of

• A) generalization.
• B) acquisition.
• C) spontaneous recovery.
• D) discrimination.

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