A therapist applies a small electric shock to a client every time that person views an image of a cigarette. The client develops an intense dislike of cigarettes and quits smoking. This therapy is based on:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This therapy is based on classical conditioning, where an unconditioned stimulus (electric shock) is paired with a neutral stimulus (image of a cigarette) until the neutral stimulus alone elicits a conditioned response (intense dislike of cigarettes). This process involves creating an association between two stimuli to elicit a learned response.

A Therapist Applies a Small Electric Shock to a Client