What could John Watson have done to eliminate Little Albert's conditioned fear?
A) show Albert a toy dog instead of a live rat
B) let Albert touch a Santa Claus beard repeatedly
C) show Albert a rat many times without a loud noise following
D) have Albert hear a loud noise many times without a rat present

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The best choice would be to repeatedly show Albert the rat without the loud noise following, as this would gradually eliminate his conditioned fear. The other options may help Albert overcome his fear of specific stimuli, but it would not necessarily eliminate his overall fear response.

What Could John Watson Have Done to Eliminate Little Albert's