The Use of Aversive Conditioning as a Therapeutic Technique

question 226

Multiple Choice

The use of aversive conditioning as a therapeutic technique:

• A) has dramatically increased in the past decade because of its effectiveness.
• B) has proven effective in the treatment of phobias, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD.
• 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.