little Albert Flashcards

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A detailed investigation into a particular person or a small group is called a…

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case study

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Before the experiment, the researchers noted that Little Albert showed no response to a white rat. So, the rat was a…

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neutral stimulus

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Through repeated experience, Albert had learned to associate the white rat with a scary loud noise. This meant the rat had become a…

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conditioned stimulus

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Whenever Albert saw the white rat, he cried, meaning that crying became a…

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conditioned response

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In summary…

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AWatson & Rayner conducted a case study of Little Albert in 1920.

HLittle Albert provides evidence to support the first stage of the two-process model.

DWatson and Rayner repeatedly presented the white rat with a loud scary noise.

EThrough repeated experience, Little Albert learned to associate the white rat with a loud noise, making the rat a conditioned stimulus.

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