As part of a smoking cessation program, Paul receives an injection of a nausea-inducing drug and then is asked to smoke a cigarette. Even though he knows he is receiving the drug, it is hoped that Paul will associate the nausea symptoms with smoking and will thus smoke less. This example best demonstrates the procedures typically used in:

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Aversion therapy involves pairing an unwanted behavior with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce the behavior, as seen with the nausea-inducing drug and smoking.

As Part of a Smoking Cessation Program, Paul Receives an Injection