AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -This process is known as generalization. The Little Albert Experiment demonstrated that classical conditioning could be used to create a phobia. A phobia is an irrational fear, that is out of proportion to the danger. In this experiment, a previously unafraid baby was conditioned to become afraid of a rat.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Little Albert experiment demonstrated that classical conditioning (the association of a particular stimulus or behavior with an unrelated stimulus or behavior) works in human beings.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Little Albert experiment is a demonstration of classical conditioning. Using his methodological approach to understanding animal and human behavior, Watson researched through methodological experimentation, child rearing, animal behavior, and advertising (what people respond to and why).

Detailed explanation-4: -Classical conditioning refers to learning that occurs when a neutral stimulus (e.g., a tone) becomes associated with a stimulus (e.g., food) that naturally produces a behaviour. After the association is learned, the previously neutral stimulus is sufficient to produce the behaviour.

Detailed explanation-5: -Classical Conditioning Neutral Stimulus: A stimulus that does not initially elicit a response (the white rat). Unconditioned Stimulus: A stimulus that elicits a reflexive response (the loud noise). Unconditioned Response: A natural reaction to a given stimulus (fear).