procedure and findings of the study

• What objects were used to test Albert's emotional responses?


  A white rat, a rabbit, a dog, a monkey, and fire
• What was the purpose of the loud sound during the emotional test?


  To test Albert's fear response to the objects
• How did Albert initially react to the objects before conditioning?


  He showed no fear response
• What happened to Albert after the first loud sound?


  His arms flew up and he fell forward
• What was the significance of the second bang during the conditioning process?


  Albert whimpered a little, indicating a developing fear response
• What were the steps taken to establish a conditioned response in Albert?


  • Present the rat to Albert
  • Strike the metal bar when he reaches for the rat
  • Observe his reactions to the loud sound
• What was Albert's reaction when presented with the rat without any sound?


  He looked at it and withdrew his hand when he reached for it
• How did Albert's general emotional state appear during the testing session?


  His general emotional state was normal as he played happily with blocks
• What was the outcome of the joint simulation of the rat with the loud bang?


  Albert became more distressed and tried to crawl away
• What objects were used to test generalization in Albert's responses?


  The rat, wooden blocks, cotton wool, a fur coat, and a rabbit
• What was observed when Albert was shown the rat during the generalization session?


  He showed an immediate fear response
• How did Albert's fear response vary among the different objects presented during generalization?


  He showed fear towards the rat and rabbit, less fear towards the dog and fur coat, and no fear towards the blocks
• What was the effect of changing Albert's environment during the experiment?


  The responses were less extreme at first but became stronger after 'freshening up'
• How long after the last session was Albert tested again?


  One month
• What was Albert's reaction to the furry objects during the final test?


  His reaction was not as extreme, but he still avoided them and occasionally cried
• What were the key sessions in Albert's emotional conditioning study?


  1. Session 1: Establishing a conditioned response
  2. Session 2: Testing the conditioned emotional response
  3. Session 3: Generalization
  4. Session 4: Changing the environment
  5. Session 5: The effect of time