Watson and Rayner experiment

Watson and Rayner's experiment, conducted in 1920, tested whether a baby could learn to fear a stimuli. They used Little Albert, who was initially unafraid of animals. They paired a loud noise with a white rat, causing Albert to associate the rat with fear. Over time, he began to fear not only the rat but similar objects like rabbits and fur coats. This experiment demonstrated that emotional responses like fear can be learned through classical conditioning, highlighting how environment and experiences influence emotions.