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) in Watson and Rayner's Little Albert study was the loud clanging sound that was made behind Albert's head when the white rat was presented. The loud sound naturally elicited fear in Albert, which then became associated with the sight of the rat through classical conditioning.

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