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Ronald Was the Subject of an Experiment for Alcoholics

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Ronald was the subject of an experiment for alcoholics.Every time Ronald had a drink,it was mixed with a nausea-inducing agent,which made him sick.After experiencing this pattern for several weeks,Ronald started to dislike alcohol immensely.He did not drink for seven months.However,one day as he was walking past a new bar,Ronald experienced an overwhelming desire to drink.In this scenario,Ronald's sudden desire to drink best illustrates the concept of _____ in classical conditioning.


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Institutionalized

Established in practice or custom, often referring to the longstanding establishment of an individual within a healthcare or correctional facility.

Social Breakdown Syndrome

A theoretical concept describing the decline of societal structures and norms leading to widespread disorganization and individual psychological distress.

Institutionalization

The process of placing individuals in an institution, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison, where their freedom is severely restricted.

Lobotomies

Surgical procedures that involve severing connections in the brain's prefrontal cortex, once used to treat mental disorders.

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