The fact that Little Albert learned fear toward not only a white rat but also a ball of wool and a rabbit represents:
A) second-order conditioning
B) generalization
C) discrimination
D) reconditioning

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Generalization refers to the tendency to respond in a similar way to stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus. Little Albert's fear response generalized to objects similar to the white rat, such as a ball of wool and a rabbit.

The Fact That Little Albert Learned Fear Toward Not Only