Research by Watson and Rayner early in the last century suggested that human beings can sometimes acquire ________ through classical conditioning.

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The research by Watson and Rayner known as the "Little Albert experiment" demonstrated that a fear response can be acquired through classical conditioning. This was demonstrated by pairing a neutral stimulus (a white rat) with a loud noise which caused fear. Eventually, the mere presentation of the rat alone was enough to elicit fear in Little Albert.

Research by Watson and Rayner Early in the Last Century