Both aversion therapy and systematic desensitization are based on _______ conditioning.

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Both aversion therapy and systematic desensitization are based on classical conditioning, which involves associating a conditioned stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a new, learned response. In aversion therapy, a noxious stimulus is associated with a previously rewarding behavior to decrease the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future. In systematic desensitization, a relaxation response is associated with a fear-inducing stimulus to decrease anxiety in response to the stimulus.

Both Aversion Therapy and Systematic Desensitization Are Based on _______