In John Watson's famous experiment, Little Albert was conditioned to fear a white rat, but he also demonstrated a fear of other furry, white objects. This is an example of:

A. Phobic behaviour.
B. Stimulus discrimination.
C. Stimulus generalization.
D. Superstitious behaviour.

Ans: C. Stimulus generalization.

Psychology

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A) in African Americans than in white Americans. B) in men than in women. C) years after rather than immediately after traumatic events. D) in wealthy people than in poor people.

Psychology

A noted scientist argues that psychology should scientifically study how people process information, and then use that information to solve problems. This scientist is probably a(n) __________ psychologist

a. humanistic b. structural c. physiological d. cognitive

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