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Ethical Controversies

Question 1 • 53040de1 ECAD Fall 2026 - Q2 - Psychology - S1

In the “Little Albert” experiment, psychologist John Watson conditioned a(n) ____________.

Answer
A
lab rat to fear an infant
B
infant to fear Santa Claus
C
infant to fear a lab rat
D
lab rat to fear loud noises

Explanation

Watson and Rosalie Rayner conditioned an infant, known as Little Albert, to fear a white lab rat. They paired the rat with a sudden loud noise, which naturally frightened him; eventually, he showed fear when presented with the rat alone. The correct choice is “infant to fear a lab rat.”

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