A form of therapy that reduces the frequency of undesired behavior by pairing an unpleasant stimulus with undesired behavior is called _________________________ conditioning.

A. negative
B. positive
C. aversive
D. systematic desensitization


Ans: C. aversive

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. neuromodulator is to neurotransmitter. b. reuptake is to receptor. c. mimic is to block. d. block is to mimic. e. inhibit is to stimulate.

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