Psychology is Nuts: The Little Albert Experiment

The video explores the early days of psychology, focusing on John B. Watson's experiment to determine if fear is innate or learned. Watson used a 9-month-old baby, known as Little Albert, to test his hypothesis by introducing him to various animals and objects. Initially unafraid, Albert was conditioned to fear them through loud noises. The experiment raised ethical concerns, and Albert's identity was later discovered as Douglas Merritt. The video concludes with the experiment's impact on psychology.

What was John B. Watson trying to determine through his experiment?

• If fear is an innate trait or learned through experience

• If emotions are influenced by diet

• If happiness is a conditioned response

• If intelligence is inherited

What was the initial reaction of Little Albert to the animals and objects he was introduced to?

• He ignored them completely

• He showed curiosity and friendliness

• He was terrified of them

• He cried immediately

How did Watson condition Little Albert to fear the animals?

• By isolating him

• By using loud noises

• By showing scary images

• By giving him treats

What was the result of Watson's experiment with Little Albert?

• Albert ignored the animals

• Albert became more curious

• Albert developed a conditioned fear response

• Albert remained fearless

What ethical concern arose from Watson's experiment?

• He did not pay the mother enough

• He did not desensitize Albert

• He published Albert's real name

• He used too many animals

What happened to the notes from Watson's experiment?

• They were lost in a flood

• They were burned by Watson

• They were published in a journal

• They were preserved in a museum

Who was later identified as Little Albert?

• John Doe

• Michael Watson

• Douglas Merritt

• Albert Smith

What was the tragic outcome of Little Albert's life?

• He lived a long and happy life

• He was never found

• He became a famous psychologist

• He died at age six

What was the lasting impact of the Little Albert experiment on psychology?

• It was forgotten quickly

• It led to stricter ethical standards

• It proved emotions are innate

• It had no impact

What did psychologists worry about regarding Little Albert?

• That he became a psychologist

• That he moved to another country

• That he became famous

• That he was still afraid of animals