John Watson and Rosalie Rayner conducted the famous "Little Albert" study, which demonstrated that:
A) even a baby can be conditioned to salivate to the sound of a bell.
B) it is possible to classically condition an emotional reaction to a previously neutral stimulus.
C) it is possible to operantly condition voluntary behavior in infants if the right reinforcer is presented immediately following the target behavior.
D) all emotional reactions are inborn, naturally occurring reflexes.

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The "Little Albert" study demonstrated that it is possible to classically condition an emotional reaction (fear) to a previously neutral stimulus (a white rat). The study also suggested that emotional reactions are not solely inborn and reflexive, as Albert initially showed no fear of the rat but later developed a fear response through conditioning. The study did not involve operant conditioning or salivation to a bell.

John Watson and Rosalie Rayner Conducted the Famous "Little Albert