Young Albert is initially not afraid of white rats,but if white rats and loud noises are presented in sequence,Albert may learn to fear rats.In this example,white rats would be the
A)CR.
B)UCR.
C)UCS.
D)CS.

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The white rats are initially neutral stimuli that do not elicit a fear response. However, when they are paired with the loud noise (which is the unconditioned stimulus), they become associated with fear and start eliciting a fear response. Therefore, the white rats become the conditioned stimulus (CS).

Young Albert Is Initially Not Afraid of White Rats,but If