One of the earliest examples of classical conditioning was demonstrated in the case of an 11-month-old infant,named ___________,whose learned fear of rats generalized to include rabbits and other furry items.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The case of Little Albert is one of the most well-known and earliest examples of classical conditioning. In this case, John B. Watson conditioned an 11-month-old infant named Albert to fear a white rat by pairing the rat with a loud, startling noise. This learned fear generalized to include other furry objects, such as rabbits and even a fur coat. Little Albert's real identity and later life remained a mystery until recently.

One of the Earliest Examples of Classical Conditioning Was Demonstrated