Asked by Kenit Gandhi on May 03, 2024

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What is aversion therapy designed to do

A)  correct habitual thinking errors and maladaptive beliefs 
B)  create a negative response to a stimulus that has elicited problematic behaviour 
C)  improve interpersonal skills 
D)  reduce phobic responses

Aversion Therapy

A behavioral therapy technique that involves associating an unwanted behavior with discomfort to reduce the behavior's occurrence.

Negative Response

An adverse reaction or a refusal, showing disagreement or noncompliance towards a question, request, or stimulation.

Problematic Behaviour

Actions or patterns of action that are considered undesirable, socially unacceptable, or detrimental to one's well-being or to others.

  • Recognize the principles of behavior therapy and its application to phobias and habits.
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Bubba WolskyMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Aversion therapy is designed to create a negative association or reaction to a stimulus that has elicited problematic behavior. This is done by pairing the behavior with an unpleasant stimulus or punishment, with the aim of reducing the frequency or intensity of the behavior. Aversion therapy is frequently used to treat addiction, as well as various other behavioral disorders.