Little Albert became conditioned to fear a white rat because of the association between the rat and a loud noise. How is Albert likely to have responded if Watson and Raynor continued to present the rat but did not create a loud noise afterwards?
A. He would continue to feel afraid of white rats for the rest of his life.
B. He would eventually extinguish his fear of white rats and not feel as afraid.
C. His fear for white rats would continue to increase until the loud noise returned.
D. He would eventually extinguish his fear of loud noises and not feel as afraid.
Answer: B
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