Which of the Following Is NOT True of Aversion Therapy

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of aversion therapy?

• A) It has been successful with drug and alcohol abuse,gambling,stuttering,and overeating.
• B) It is not widely used.
• C) It is usually used as one element of a larger treatment program.
• D) It is based on operant conditioning.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which includes physiological responses such as increased heart rate and sweating, typically in reaction to stress or excitement.

Signal-Detection Theory

A framework describing how individuals differentiate between informative signals and noise in the environment.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that we experience discomfort (dissonance) when our thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors are inconsistent with each other, leading to a change in one to reduce the dissonance.

Opponent-Process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that describes how opposing emotions balance out over time, influencing feelings and behaviors.