Watson's experiment with Little Albert demonstrated that fears might be _____

a) based on classical conditioning.
b) deeply rooted in the innate unconscious of infants.
c) based on the principle of observational learning.
d) based on Skinner's analysis of positive reinforcement.


Answer: a

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