Which psychiatric therapy is used to treat drug and cigarette addiction and sexual identity issues by using something unpleasant like a smell or shock?
A) art therapy
B) cognitive-behavioral therapy
C) aversion therapy
D) electroconvulsive therapy
C
Explanation: A) Art therapy is used to help small children express something they cannot describe in words.
B) Cognitive-behavioral therapy teaches that undesirable behaviors can be overcome and unlearned.
C) Correct!
D) Electroconvulsive therapy is only used to treat severe depression and schizophrenia.
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