Melanie,who Is Obese,attends a Weight Reduction Program

question 129

Multiple Choice

Melanie,who is obese,attends a weight reduction program.As part of the 10-week program,Melanie's favorite food items are paired with bad smells.After the completion of the program,Melanie starts eating small portions of food and gradually loses weight in the following months.Which of the following treatment techniques is exemplified in this scenario?

• A)aversive conditioning
• B)free association
• C)insight therapy
• D)systematic desensitization

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