Findings

• What was Albert's initial response to the object before conditioning?

  No fear response
• What did hospital attendants and Albert's mother report about his emotional state?

  He had never shown fear or rage
• What was the significance of the first emotional stimulation recorded by researchers?

  It produced fear and crying in Albert
• What happened when the bar was struck behind Albert's head for the first time?

  He started violently and raised his arms
• How did Albert react during the first session with the white rat?

  He jumped and fell forward, whimpering
• What change occurred in Albert's behavior towards the rat in Session 2?

  He stared at it and withdrew his hand
• What did Albert's behavior with blocks indicate about his emotional state?

  His general emotional state was normal
• What happened when Albert was shown the rat after further joint stimulation?

  He began to cry and crawl away
• How did Albert's response to the rat change in Session 3?

  He showed fear, retaining his conditioned response
• What was Albert's reaction to the rabbit compared to the rat in Session 3?

  His reaction was as extreme as to the rat
• How did Albert react to the dog and fur coat in Session 3?

  Neither produced as violent a reaction
• What was Albert's behavior towards cotton wool in Session 3?

  He played with it but was cautious
• How did Albert's responses change in Session 4 after being taken to a new environment?

  Responses to furry objects were less extreme
• What effect did further 'freshening up' have on Albert's conditioned response in Session 4?

  It made the conditioned response stronger
• How did Albert's reaction to building blocks differ from his reaction to furry objects in Session 4?

  He played happily with blocks, never whimpering
• What was Albert's reaction to the test objects in Session 5?

  He avoided them and whimpered
• How did Albert's reaction to furry objects in Session 5 compare to previous sessions?

  His reaction was less extreme but still fearful
• What were the key findings from the emotional test on Little Albert?

  • No fear response before conditioning
  • First emotional stimulation produced fear and crying
  • Responses to furry objects became conditioned
  • Distinct learned response persisted towards furry objects
• What were the changes in Albert's behavior across the five sessions?

  • Session 1: Initial fear response to rat
  • Session 2: Cautious approach to rat
  • Session 3: Retained fear response to rat and rabbit
  • Session 4: Less extreme responses in new environment
  • Session 5: Continued avoidance of furry objects