Benny's Mother Tries to Reduce His Fear of Sailing by Giving

question 33

Multiple Choice

Benny's mother tries to reduce his fear of sailing by giving the 3-year-old his favorite candy as soon as they board the boat. The mother's strategy best illustrates

• A) counterconditioning.
• B) cognitive therapy.
• C) transference.
• D) the placebo effect.

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