Watson's experiment with Little Albert demonstrated that fears might be __________
A) based on classical conditioning.
B) deeply rooted in the innate unconscious of infants.
C) based on the principle of observational learning.
D) based on Skinner's analysis of positive reinforcement.

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Watson's experiment with Little Albert involved classical conditioning, where a neutral stimulus (a white rat) became associated with a fearful response (loud noise), leading to the development of a phobia. This suggests that fears can be based on classical conditioning.

Watson's Experiment with Little Albert Demonstrated That Fears Might Be