In which of the following therapies might a therapist use real physical pain to change behavior?
A) desensitization
B) operant conditioning
C) psychoanalysis
D) aversive conditioning

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Aversive conditioning involves the use of unpleasant or painful stimuli to discourage unwanted behavior. The therapist may administer an aversive stimulus, such as an electric shock or unpleasant odor, when the client engages in undesired behavior, with the intention of reducing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

In Which of the Following Therapies Might a Therapist Use