As the Subject of an Experiment for Treating Cigarette Addiction,John

question 6

Multiple Choice

As the subject of an experiment for treating cigarette addiction,John is being given a chemical agent that makes him feel nauseated every time he smokes a cigarette.This experiment is most likely a(n) _____ experiment.

• A)positive reinforcement
• B)habituation
• C)aversive conditioning
• D)avoidance learning

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