Watson paired a loud noise with the appearance of a white rat to create a fear of the animal in a boy known as Little Albert. Watson performed this experiment to demonstrate that
A) phobias can develop through classical conditioning.
B) phobias can develop through operant conditioning.
C) learning can take place in the absence of language skills.
D) behaviors can be conditioned in children as young as 11 months old.

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Watson's experiment with Little Albert was a classic example of classical conditioning, which means that phobias can develop through this process. This experiment demonstrated that it is possible to condition an emotional response, such as fear, to a previously neutral stimulus, such as the white rat.

Watson Paired a Loud Noise with the Appearance of a White