Watson's experiment with Little Albert demonstrated that phobias might be:
A)based on classical conditioning.
B)based on age and temperament factors.
C)based on the principle of observational learning.
D)based on Skinner's theory of positive/negative reinforcement.

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Watson's experiment with Little Albert demonstrated that phobias might be based on classical conditioning. In the experiment, a previously unafraid child was conditioned to fear furry animals by pairing them with a loud noise. This showed that a fear response (in this case, a phobia of furry animals) can be learned through classical conditioning.

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