In Which of the Following Therapies Might a Therapist Use

question 21

Multiple Choice

In which of the following therapies might a therapist use real physical pain to change behavior?

• A) desensitization
• B) operant conditioning
• C) psychoanalysis
• D) aversive conditioning

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Definitions:

Emotional Appeal

Emotional appeal is a persuasive technique that attempts to generate an emotional response, rather than a rational argument, to influence an audience's attitudes or actions.

Psychological Reactance

A reaction against perceived attempts to limit one's freedom or autonomy, often resulting in a desire to regain that freedom.

Psychological Description

Description of a product or service in terms of audience benefits.

Factual Appeal

A persuasive strategy that uses facts, statistics, and objective information to influence the audience's opinion.