Through a process called stimulus generalization,Little Albert learned to fear anything that was white and furry.

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Stimulus generalization refers to the process of a learned response to one stimulus being generalized to similar stimuli. In the case of Little Albert, he learned to fear a white rat due to the loud noise that accompanied it. However, he also developed a fear of other white and furry objects such as a rabbit and a fur coat, demonstrating stimulus generalization.

Through a Process Called Stimulus Generalization,Little Albert Learned to Fear