Watson's work with conditioning a fear response to furry objects with Little Albert is an example of the potential for _________ conditioning to play a considerable role in the development of certain types of pathology.
A) classical
B) instrumental
C) operant
D) integration

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Watson's work with Little Albert demonstrates the role of classical conditioning in the development of phobias and other anxiety disorders. Classical conditioning involves forming associations between stimuli that lead to a response, whereas instrumental (or operant) conditioning involves learning to associate behaviors with consequences. Integration is not a type of conditioning.

Watson's Work with Conditioning a Fear Response to Furry Objects