In the experiment with little Albert conducted by Watson and Rayner,_____ was used as an unconditional response for conditioning Albert to fear a white rat.

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In the Little Albert experiment conducted by Watson and Rayner, a loud noise was used as an unconditional response for conditioning Albert to fear a white rat. Every time Albert would touch or play with the white rat, a loud noise was made simultaneously. Eventually, Albert began to fear not only the white rat but other similar objects, such as a fuzzy white rabbit and even a Santa Claus mask, which showed that the fear response had generalized.

In the Experiment with Little Albert Conducted by Watson and Rayner,_____