Conclusion

• What does the study demonstrate about fear responses?

  They can be easily created.
• How many joint stimulations were sufficient to create a conditioned emotional response?

  Two joint stimulations in the first week.
• How many joint stimulations were given to achieve the complete reaction?

  Seven joint stimulations.
• What did the study demonstrate about learned responses?

  They generalize to similar stimuli.
• What was Albert's reaction to different furry objects over time?

  He maintained a fearful response.
• What did Watson and Rayner suggest about phobias?

  Many phobias are acquired through conditioning.
• What did Watson and Rayner suspect about the persistence of early conditioned responses?

  It would be found in constitutionally inferior persons.