The results of Watson and Rayner's famous experiment with Albert B.(or "Little Albert")provide a possible explanation for the development of _____________.
A)depression
B)schizophrenia
C)phobias
D)psychopathy

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Watson and Rayner's experiment with Little Albert involved conditioning him to fear a white rat by pairing the rat with a loud noise. This resulted in Albert developing a phobia of not only white rats but also other white and fluffy objects. Thus, their study provides a possible explanation for the development of phobias.

The Results of Watson and Rayner's Famous Experiment with Albert