Question

Systematic desensitization involves replacing a negative response with a positive response, whereas ________ involves replacing a positive response with a negative response.
a. transference
b. operant conditioning
c. aversive conditioning
d. electroconvulsive therapy
e. resistance

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Aversive Conditioning.

Explanation:

This is known to include all conditions that tend to bring out your aversive behaviours.

Aversive conditioning aversive a form of conditioning, wherein, the subject is simultaneously exposed to a stimulus (particular behavior) and discomfort, as a result of which he starts associating the two and stops the said behavior. Simply put, the harmful stimulus that acts as a trigger of the bad behavior is paired with a new negative response, which helps suppress the said behavior.

The concept revolves around the fact that, if behavior can be learned, it can also be unlearned.