As Part of a Smoking Cessation Program, Paul Receives an Injection

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Multiple Choice

As part of a smoking cessation program, Paul receives an injection of a nausea-inducing drug and then is asked to smoke a cigarette. Even though he knows he is receiving the drug, it is hoped that Paul will associate the nausea symptoms with smoking and will thus smoke less. This example best demonstrates the procedures typically used in

• A)aversion therapy
• B)electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
• C)negative exposure therapy
• D)avoidance therapy
• E)cessation therapy

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Definitions:

Alternative Good

A product that consumers can use in place of another; often considered when examining choices or preferences in consumption.

Scarcity

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Progressive developments and improvements in technology that enhance productivity, efficiency, and the quality of goods and services.

Production Possibilities Curve

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