Aversion Techniques Have Been Used with Mixed Results with a Variety

question 162

True/False

Aversion techniques have been used with mixed results with a variety of sexual problems,including child molestation,exhibitionism,and rape.

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Definitions:

Motivation

Refers to the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.

Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral science where the probability of a behavior occurring is increased by following it with a positive or negative stimulus.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A type of conditioning schedule where rewards (reinforcements) are provided at fixed time intervals, regardless of the behavior's occurrence.

Reinforcement Theory

A psychological perspective emphasizing that behavior can be shaped by controlling the outcomes and consequences of that behavior.