Classical Conditioning- Watson and Rayner(1920)

Question 1

What is classical conditioning?

Answer 1

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired: a response which is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Question 2

Stimulus

Answer 2

An object/event which causes a response.

Question 3

Response

Answer 3

A reaction made because the stimulus has been detected.

Question 4

Conditioned

Answer 4

Means learned

Question 5

Aim:

Answer 5

To investigate if fear of an ordinary object can be induced.

Question 6

Method:

Answer 6

• Little Albert was shown a rat.
• They then hit a metal bar with a hammer causing a loud noise.
• This caused Albert to cry and scream.
• After repeatedly doing this Albert start to scream when he saw the rat.
• He associated the rat with the loud noise.