Little Albert Study Procudures Flashcards
What was the age of Albert during the first controlled observation?
11 months 3 days
What was the primary action taken when Albert reached out to the rat during the first observation?
A metal bar was struck behind him, making a loud noise
How long was the interval before further tests were conducted after the first controlled observation?
1 week
What age was Albert during the second controlled observation?
11 months 10 days
What activities were included in the second controlled observation?
Rat presented alone, blocks given to play with, joint stimulations of rat and bar
What was the age of Albert during the third controlled observation?
11 months 15 days
What was the focus of the third controlled observation?
Transferring the conditioned response to other stimuli
List some stimuli presented to Albert in the third controlled observation.
- Rabbit
- Dog
- Fur coat
- Cotton wool
- Santa Claus mask
What was the age of Albert during the fourth controlled observation?
11 months 20 days
What was the setting for the fourth controlled observation?
A large well-lit lecture room with four people present
What was the main action taken with the rat during the fourth observation?
Joint stimulation of rat and sound
What was the age of Albert during the fifth controlled observation?
12 months 21 days
What stimuli were presented to Albert in the fifth controlled observation?
- Santa Claus mask
- Fur coat
- Rat
- Rabbit
- Dog
Fill in the blank: The procedure of the controlled observations was conducted by _______ and Rayner.
[Watson]
True or False: The controlled observations aimed to establish a conditioned response in Albert.
True
