Investigations of the infant, Little Albert, who was involved in Watson's fear conditioning experiments, suggest that Little Albert:
A) is now a psychology professor who still fears white rats
B) is a well-adjusted adult who has completely lost his fear of white rats
C) most likely never existed
D) died at the age of six, likely of a brain infection

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Little Albert was a pseudonym used in Watson's experiments and his real identity has never been confirmed. However, some people believe that Little Albert may have been Douglas Merritte, who died at the age of six from hydrocephalus, a brain infection that can cause neurological damage. Therefore, it is likely that Little Albert/Douglas Merritte is deceased.

Investigations of the Infant, Little Albert, Who Was Involved in Watson's