As a treatment for alcohol dependence,the therapy that uses a nauseating drug such as Antabuse strives to establish an aversion to the drug as a(n):

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Antabuse is paired with drinking alcohol, creating a learned association between drinking and feeling ill. Over time, the individual is conditioned to associate the negative effects of Antabuse with the act of drinking, leading to an aversion towards alcohol. This is an example of classical conditioning, where a neutral or conditional stimulus (drinking alcohol) is paired with an unconditioned stimulus (feeling ill from Antabuse) resulting in a conditioned response (aversion towards alcohol).

As a Treatment for Alcohol Dependence,the Therapy That Uses a Nauseating