The Watson and Rayner experiment with Little Albert may have involved operant as well as Pavlovian learning because the loud noise ______.
A) occurred as Albert reached for the rat
B) occurred while Albert was eating
C) did not bother Albert initially
D) was aversive

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The loud noise occurred as Albert reached for the rat, which could have involved operant learning by associating the action of reaching for the rat with the negative consequence of the loud noise, in addition to the Pavlovian conditioning of fear towards the rat.

The Watson and Rayner Experiment with Little Albert May Have