_____ showed that a fear of rabbits could be unlearned by pairing _____ with a rabbit.

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This is an example of classical conditioning and the process of unlearning a fear response (in this case, towards rabbits) is called extinction. By pairing the previously feared stimulus (rabbits) with a neutral stimulus (eating), the fear response can be gradually extinguished. Jones conducted a similar study but with a different neutral stimulus (pleasant music) and Watson is famously known for his study on classical conditioning in which he conditioned a fear response in a young child towards a white rat.

_____ Showed That a Fear of Rabbits Could Be Unlearned