Little Albert was conditioned by John Watson to fear a white rat.Eventually, however, Albert became fearful of any stimulus that looked white and furry.He became scared not only of rats, but also of rabbits, dogs, and even sealskin coats.This study illustrates
A)extinction.
B)stimulus acquisition in classical conditioning.
C)stimulus generalization in classical conditioning.
D)spontaneous recovery.

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Stimulus generalization in classical conditioning refers to the tendency to respond to stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus. In the case of Little Albert, he became fearful of not only the white rat (the conditioned stimulus), but also other similar white and furry objects, indicating stimulus generalization.

Little Albert Was Conditioned by John Watson to Fear a White