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.

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Definitions:

Stable

The quality of being unchanging or not prone to fluctuation, often used to describe emotional or psychological states.

Depression

A common mental health disorder marked by prolonged feelings of sadness and apathy, often impairing daily functioning.

Pessimistic Explanatory

A cognitive style where individuals tend to blame themselves for negative events and expect unfavorable outcomes..

Bipolar Disorder

A brain disorder manifesting as pronounced mood oscillations, including highs of mania or hypomania and lows of depression.