Unearthing the Sinister ”Little Albert” Experiment

In this episode, the hosts delve into one of history's most unsettling psychological experiments—the "Little Albert" study. Conducted by John B. Watson and his graduate student Rosalie Rayner at Johns Hopkins University, this experiment aimed to condition fear in a young child by associating loud, frightening noises with previously neutral stimuli like a white rat. By examining the methodology and impact of this infamous study, the episode sheds light on the moral and ethical implications of such experiments and how they influenced future psychological research. Join us as we explore the lasting effects on Little Albert and the mystery surrounding his true identity, while pondering the darker side of human curiosity in the name of science.