The Use of Aversive Conditioning as a Therapeutic Technique

question 233

Multiple Choice

The use of aversive conditioning as a therapeutic technique:

• A)has dramatically increased in the last decade because of its effectiveness.
• B)has proven effective in the treatment of phobias, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorders.
• C)involves biomedical intervention with drugs such as Valium, Librium, and Xanax.
• D)is not widespread, because it is not very effective in producing desired changes.

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