Drugs such as disulfiram that make the ingestion of alcohol unpleasant or toxic are given to people who are alcohol dependent.This is an example of:
A)aversive classical conditioning.
B)dependency transfer.
C)behavioral under-control.
D)a contingency management program.

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Disulfiram is a drug that creates an aversive reaction (unpleasant or toxic) when alcohol is ingested, conditioning the person to associate the negative reaction with the consumption of alcohol. This is an example of aversive classical conditioning, as it uses pairing of a negative stimulus with alcohol consumption to decrease the likelihood of further alcohol use. The other options do not accurately describe the specific approach used in this scenario.

Drugs Such as Disulfiram That Make the Ingestion of Alcohol