Which of the following is true of aversive conditioning?

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Aversive conditioning involves associating an unwanted behavior with an unpleasant or aversive stimulus in order to reduce the likelihood of the behavior occurring again in the future. While it can be effective in reducing the frequency of certain behaviors, such as smoking or overeating, it is not always successful in permanently stopping the behavior. Additionally, aversive conditioning does not associate the unwanted behavior with pleasant feelings (choice B is incorrect). It is also not necessarily the most successful of the behavioral therapies (choice C is incorrect). Finally, our thoughts can override conditioning processes, which means that even if an aversive stimulus is presented, if a person is able to consciously control their thoughts and override their conditioned response, they may be able to continue the unwanted behavior (making choice D the correct answer).

Which of the Following Is True of Aversive Conditioning