Pairing an Unpleasant Stimulus with an Undesirable Behavior in an Effort

question 189

Multiple Choice

Pairing an unpleasant stimulus with an undesirable behavior in an effort to reduce or eliminate that undesirable behavior is the basic idea behind _____

• A)flooding.
• B)aversion therapy.
• C)systematic desensitization.
• D)exposure and response prevention.

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Definitions:

Significant Other

A person of great importance in one's life, typically a romantic or life partner.

Generalized Other

A concept in sociology that refers to the general notion that a person has of the common expectations and attitudes in society.

Adaptation

Is the process of changing one’s actions to maximize the degree to which an environment satisfies one’s needs and interests.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their society, shaping their behaviors and personality.