George is a child molester. In therapy, George is shown pictures of children, and every time he begins to evidence physiological arousal, he is shocked. George is undergoing

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This scenario describes aversion therapy, which pairs an unwanted behavior with an unpleasant stimulus (in this case, a shock) in order to reduce the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future. This therapy is frequently used to treat sexual disorders, such as pedophilia.

George Is a Child Molester