10 Questions
According to the passage, what was the primary finding of Watson and Rayner's study on the Little Albert experiment?
Fear could be conditioned in a child through classical conditioning
According to the passage, how long did the conditioned emotional response last in the Little Albert experiment?
For a week after conditioning, then persisted for another four weeks with a loss of intensity
What did the Little Albert experiment demonstrate about the nature of emotions according to the passage?
Emotions can be conditioned through the pairing of a neutral stimulus with an emotional response
According to the passage, how does the behavioral psychology approach differ from the views of Freud and Piaget?
Behavioral psychology takes a quantitative view, while Freud and Piaget took a qualitative view
What was the purpose of the follow-up study by Mary Cover Jones, as mentioned in the passage?
To monitor the Little Albert experiment and provide additional insights
According to the passage, what is the relationship between classical conditioning and the development of phobias?
Phobias are created through the pairing of a neutral stimulus with an emotional response
What does the passage suggest about the development of complex emotional responses over time?
Complex emotional responses are the result of the combination and addition of multiple conditioned emotional responses
According to the passage, what is Watson's view on the origins of human behavior and personality?
Human behavior and personality are entirely learned and conditioned responses
What was the primary focus of the Little Albert experiment, as described in the passage?
To demonstrate that emotions can be conditioned through classical conditioning
What was the key finding of the follow-up study by Mary Cover Jones, as mentioned in the passage?
The follow-up study provided additional insights and monitoring of the Little Albert experiment
Learn about the famous Little Albert experiment conducted by John Watson and Rosalie Rayner. Understand how they attempted to induce fear in a child through sound stimuli and observations of his reactions to various animals and objects. Explore the ethical implications and impact of this groundbreaking psychological study.
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