In Watson and Rayner's famous ''Little Albert'' study, what was the unconditioned stimulus (UCS)?
A)the loud clanging sound
B)the sight of the white rat
C)fear in response to the loud clanging sound
D)fear in response to the sight of the rat

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The unconditioned stimulus (UCS) used in Watson and Rayner's "Little Albert" study was the loud clanging sound. This sound would startle and frighten Albert, causing an unconditioned fear response.

In Watson and Rayner's Famous ''Little Albert'' Study, What Was