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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