The case of "Little Albert" fearing a white rat demonstrates that:
A) phobias can arise through classical conditioning.
B) people have a natural fear of certain animals such as rats.
C) blocking epinephrine can suppress a biological response to fear.
D) virtual-reality technology can be successful in treating phobias.

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The "Little Albert" experiment, conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner, is a classic example of how phobias can be acquired through classical conditioning. In this study, a young boy named Albert was conditioned to fear a white rat by pairing the sight of the rat with a loud, frightening noise.

The Case of "Little Albert" Fearing a White Rat Demonstrates