In which of the following therapies might a therapist use real physical pain to change behavior?

A) operant conditioning
B) aversive conditioning
C) psychoanalysis
D) desensitization

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In which of the following therapies might a therapist use real physical pain to change behavior?A)  operant conditioningB)  aversive conditioningC)  psychoanalysisD)  desensitization

Gabriel Torres · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Aversive conditioning involves using unpleasant stimuli, such as physical pain, to associate negative consequences with a behavior in order to decrease the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future. This is different from other therapies listed, such as operant conditioning which focuses on positive reinforcement, psychoanalysis which involves exploring unconscious thoughts and emotions, and desensitization which uses gradual exposure to anxiety-inducing stimuli to reduce fear or phobias.

In which of the following therapies might a therapist use real physical pain to change behavior?

A) operant conditioning
B) aversive conditioning
C) psychoanalysis
D) desensitization

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