Psychology (4th Edition)
Psychology (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780205972241
Author: Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1.3, Problem 1TC
Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether it would be possible to do a study such as Watson and Rayner’s “Little Albert” research today.

Introduction:

Sigmund Freud was a neurologist who proposed that there is an unconscious mind into which an individual repress all of his threatening desires and urges. Freud stressed on the importance of early childhood experiences, whereas Watson believed that all behaviors are learnt.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The explanation that might justify such a study today.

Introduction:

Watson along with his colleague Rayner studied behavior of a baby named “little Albert” by teaching him to fear from a white rat by making scary and loud noises every time the baby saw that rat. They continue to perform the experiment until finally just be seeing the rat infant starts to cry and become fearful.

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