Asked by Lindsay Singer on Jun 19, 2024
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In Watson and Rayner's experiment,the loud noise was the ________ and the white rat was the ________.
A) CS; CR
B) US; NS
C) NS; US
D) US; CR
Loud Noise
Sound that is strong and high in decibels, potentially causing harm or disturbance to human hearing and mental health.
White Rat
Often used in psychological and medical research, white rats are a common type of laboratory rat chosen for their genetic uniformity and ease of observation.
Watson and Rayner
Refers to John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner, psychologists known for their experiment on classical conditioning with "Little Albert," demonstrating that emotional responses could be conditioned.
- Comprehend the foundational theories and processes involved in classical conditioning.
- Distinguish between conditioned stimuli and unconditioned stimuli, as well as their respective responses.
Verified Answer
AO
Ashley OrtegaJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In Watson and Rayner's experiment, the loud noise was the unconditioned stimulus (US) because it naturally and automatically triggered a fear response in the participant, little Albert. The white rat, initially a neutral stimulus (NS), was later paired with the loud noise to become a conditioned stimulus (CS) that elicited a fear response (conditioned response, CR) from little Albert.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the foundational theories and processes involved in classical conditioning.
- Distinguish between conditioned stimuli and unconditioned stimuli, as well as their respective responses.