A young child is suffering from a life-threatening disorder in which he involuntarily regurgitates all food. When no other therapies work, the child is given electric shock to eliminate his vomiting behavior. The electric shock is a form of ____
a. ?systematic desensitization therapy
b. ?positive reinforcement
c. ?punishment
d. ?covert sensitization
ANSWER:
c
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A. American Psychological Association B. American Psychonomic Affiliation C. Abridged Psychological Association D. Affiliated Psychologists of America
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