Watson and Rayner's Little Albert study would be considered unethical by today's standards.

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Watson and Rayner's Little Albert study involved conditioning a young boy to fear a previously neutral stimulus (a white rat) by repeatedly pairing it with a loud noise. This study would be considered unethical by today's standards because it involved subjecting a child to significant psychological distress without his or his parents' informed consent or debriefing him about the true nature of the study. Additionally, the study lacked ethical considerations such as protecting participants from harm or ensuring their right to withdraw at any time.

Watson and Rayner's Little Albert Study Would Be Considered Unethical